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USS BLACKFIN SS 322
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USS BLACKFIN SS 322
USS Blackfin (SS-322)
 USS Blackfin (SS-322), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the blackfin, a food fish of the Great Lakes. Blackfin (SS-322) was launched 12 March 1944 by Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn., sponsored by Mrs. Charles A. Lockwood, wife of Rear Admiral Lockwood; and commissioned 4 July 1944, Lieutenant Commander George Hays Laird, Jr., in command. Blackfin arrived at Pearl Harbor 11 September 1944. During her war operations (30 September 1944 – 5 September 1945) she completed five war patrols. Her operating areas included the South China and the Yellow Seas. Blackfin sank the Japanese destroyer Shigure, 24 January 1945, in 06°00′N 103°48′E / 6°N 103.8°E / 6; 103.8., and a cargo ship for a total of 4325 tons. Coins Made in the USA.
 
Weight 0.90 lbs
Ordering Info: SS322
 
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