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ARTIFACT:
This is a US Submarine Seawolf launched August 15, 1939 Portsmouth Navy Yard" postal cover in black and white. Courtesy www.hazegray.org: Seawolf and submarine Narwhal (SS-167) exchanged radar recognition signals at 0756 on 3 October in the Morotai area. Shortly thereafter, a 7th Fleet task group was attacked by a Japanese submarine. Destroyer escort Shelton (DE-407) was torpedoed, and sister ship Richard M. Rowell (DE-403) stood by to search for the enemy. Two planes were sent from the escort carrier Midway (CVE-63) to assist in the search. One of the planes sighted a submarine submerging and dropped two bombs on it even though it was in a safety zone for American submarines. The site was marked by dye and Richard M. Rowell steamed to the area, made sound contact and attacked with "hedgehogs." The second attack was followed by underwater explosions, and debris rose to the surface. No further contact was made with Seawolf, and her position would have placed her in the area where the plane and Richard M. Rowell made their attacks. On 28 December 1944, Seawolf was announced overdue from patrol and presumed lost. She was struck from the Navy list on 20 January 1945. Seawolf received 13 battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:
Circa August 15, 1939.
SIZE:
About 6" in width by 3-1/2" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Printed paper.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAM94 LEX07/06 SEX11/18
CONDITION:
1 (Poor): Shows aging and staining.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
