This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean

Sarah Kuta· Jun 4, 2026 · 1:58 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 71 views

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The USS Herring, an American submarine lost during World War II, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean after more than 80 years. The submarine sank in 1944 after being attacked by Japanese forces, resulting in the loss of all 83 crew members. Underwater archaeologists confirmed the wreck's location, emphasizing the need to respect it as a war grave.

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▪The USS Herring was commissioned in 1942 and completed eight war patrols before sinking in June 1944.
▪The submarine was located over 300 feet underwater in the Kuril Islands and shows signs of battle damage.
▪All 83 crew members aboard the Herring perished when it was attacked by Japanese shore batteries.

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This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean The honors-earning USS “Herring” sank in 1944 after taking down Japanese ships Sarah Kuta | Daily Correspondent June 3, 2026 9:58 p.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source The USS Herring entered service in 1942 and completed eight war patrols. Naval History and Heritage Command In June 1944, the USS Herring was on patrol in the Pacific Ocean when Japanese troops struck and sank the submarine. Now, more than eight decades later, underwater archaeologists have confirmed the wreck site of the World War II-era vessel.

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