USS Hackleback, Submarine in United States of America

The USS Hackleback was a Balao-class submarine of the U.S. Navy.

Commissioned in 1944, the USS Hackleback served during World War II.

Named after the hackleback sturgeon, reflecting naval tradition of naming submarines for aquatic species.

Now decommissioned, the USS Hackleback's history can be explored through naval records and war museums.

The USS Hackleback earned three battle stars for its service during wartime operations.

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