Submarine Operations Research Group Attack Data

USS Capelin (SS-289)

Patrol Number Date Hour (00-23) Operational Command Latitude Longitude Approach Light Condition Approach Image Method Approach Surfaced or Submerged Attack Light Condition Attack Image Method Attack Surfaced or Submerged Weapon Used Number of Torpedoes Fired Number of Torpedo Hits Claimed Target Type Result Estimated Target Tonnage
1943-11-11  14  Fremantle  0325S  12746E  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  AK  Not Final Attack on Target  4000 
1943-11-11  18  Fremantle  0327S  12752E  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  AK  Sunk  4000 
1943-11-11  22  Fremantle  0308S  12738E  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  AK  Not Final Attack on Target  3400 
1943-11-11  22  Fremantle  0308S  12738E  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  AK  Not Final Attack on Target  3400 
1943-11-11  22  Fremantle  0308S  12738E  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  ESC  No Damage  300 
1943-11-11  23  Fremantle  0308S  12738E  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Night  Periscope  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  AK  Sunk  3400 


   

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