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 Piranha
Piranha (SS–389) was laid down 21 June 1943 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; launched 27 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs.
The deception was successful, and she threaded her way through the fishermen at flank speed, but was unable to locate the convoy.
With the decimated Japanese merchant marine hugging its own coast, Piranha was frequently frustrated by shallow water and omnipresent escorts in her attacks.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p7/piranha.htm   (703 words)

  
 USS Piranha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Piranha (SS-389) was laid down 21 June 1943 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; launched 27 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs.
When that base, essential for the liberation of the Philippines, had been seized, Piranha'$ group dissolved and she searched for targets westward along the 20th parallel, engaging an enemy patrol craft 9 October.
Refitted at Guam, Piranha sailed 11 February for her fourth war patrol, a elassie exhibition of submarine versatility.
www.navyhistory.com /Submarine/piranha.html   (673 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: USS-Pampanito-(SS 383)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
SS Jeremiah OBrien was a Liberty ship during World War II.
USS Pipefish (SS-388), a Balao-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the pipefish, a long, narrow, bony-scaled fish with straight, tubular snout found in Panama that has extraordinary powers of concealment in vegetation.
USS Plaice (SS-390), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the plaice, one of the various American flatfish; summer flounder.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/USS_Pampanito_%28SS-383%29   (7224 words)

  
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PIRANHA Piranha: The most ferocious of freshwater fishes, found in the Amazon and Orinoco river systems.
Complement: 66 Armament: 1 5”; 10 21” torpedo tubes Class: BALAO PIRANHA (SS-389) was laid down 21 June 1943 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; launched 27 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs.
She returned to Midway to refit 21 April-17 May, then sailed for patrol, lifeguard, and bombardment at Marcus 22-31 May. Here she was attacked several times by shore batteries.
www.hazegray.org /danfs/submar/ss389.txt   (767 words)

  
 Submarines
SS 341 USS Chivo-Mermaid being pursued by a Ram's headed fish
SS 396 USS Ronquil-red, white and blue shield with fish and sword
SS 478 USS Cutlass-shows a Jap on the end of the cutlass
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 USS Thresher (SS-200) - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
She joined a wolf pack—also including of Apogon (SS-308), Guardfish (SS-217), and Piranha (SS-389)—on the 25th.
A Japanese escort latched on to Thresher, however, and trailed her, depriving her of a chance to attack the convoy.
The latter part of this patrol was conducted in company with Piranha and Puffer (SS-268).
www.grohol.com /psypsych/USS_Thresher_%28SS-200%29   (4860 words)

  
 DANFS: USS Thresher (SS-200)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Thresher deployed to a position 16,000 yards astern of the convoy, to trail the enemy group and be ready to pick off stragglers.
A Japanese escort latched on to Thresher, however, and trailed the submarine, depriving her of a chance to attack the convoy.
Meanwhile, Piranha managed to sink a 6,504-ton passenger cargo ship, while Apogon was rammed and forced to return to her base for repairs.
ftp.ggi-project.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/dafs/SS/ss200.html   (5133 words)

  
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Her first war patrol commenced on 19 November and was conducted in the East China Sea as part of a coordinated attack group with sister ships SEA POACHER (SS-406) and PIRANHA (SS-389).
The remainder of the patrol was uneventful, and the submarine put into Guam on 15 January 1945.
She was off Wake Island early on the morning of 18 April and sent a Japanese submarine of the RO-35 class to the bottom.
www.hazegray.org /danfs/submar/ss405.txt   (1305 words)

  
 Submarine Photo Index
Officers and crew of the Piranha (SS-389), salute the colors as the boat is launched at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, ME., 10 October 1943.
Piranha (SS-389), tied to a pier at the US Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn. awaiting salvage operations.
After lying in reserve for 24 years, the Piranha (AGSS-389), tied to a pier at the US Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn. awaiting salvage operations.
www.navsource.org /archives/08/08389.htm   (421 words)

  
 Silent Hunters - US Subs of WW2 Page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The DRUM was dedicated and opened to the public on July 4th 1969.
The GATO Class submarine USS DRUM (SS 228) was built at the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Navy Yard and
The latter part of this patrol was conducted in company with PIRANHA and USS PUFFER (SS-268).
www.mikekemble.com /ww2/silent2.html   (10701 words)

  
 17 July 1944   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Task Group 17.16 consisting of the submarines USS Guardfish (SS-217), USS Piranha (SS-389) and USS Thresher (SS-200) continues their attacks against Japanese shipping west of the Philippines by sinking a freighter and a cargo ship.
The US freighter SS E.A. Bryan explodes at the ammunition depot at Port Chicago, California; another freighter, SS Quinalt Victory, which is adjacent to the Bryan, is also destroyed.
Survivors refuse to return to work and many are convicted of mutiny.
homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1944/07/17.htm   (702 words)

  
 USS Pampanito - The Sixth War Patrol
The storm tapered off as Pampanito arrived in Saipan on April 5th for fuel.
On the way to Hawaii, Pampanito joined a wolf pack called "Bennet's Blazers," made up of USS Sea Owl (SS-405), USS Piranha (SS-389), USS Puffer (SS-268), and USS Thresher (SS-200).
She hunted with them for a week before continuing to Pearl Harbor.
www.maritime.org /patrol6.htm   (602 words)

  
 US Sub Apogon - American Submarine Painting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
During her second patrol USS Apogon claimed to have sunk a further 2 enemy ships although neither of these were credited to her in official reports.
When USS Apogon was on her fourth patrol, together with fellow submarines USS Guardfish (SS-217), USS Thresher (SS-200), and USS Piranha (SS-389), a nine-ship Japanese convoy with approximately six escorts was sighted.
The leading Japanese ship apparently spotted the wake of Apogon’s periscope and turned to ram the submarine.
www.hometown.aol.com /shipwrecksworld/ussub.htm   (728 words)

  
 uboat.net - Allied Warships - Submarine USS Piranha of the Balao class
Her hull was sold for to be broken up for scrap, her connning tower is preserved at Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum, Fredericksburg, Texas.
With her trials and initial training completed USS Piranha (Lt.Cdr.
H.E. Ruble) departs Pearl Harbour for her 1st war patrol.
www.uboat.net /allies/warships/ship/5958.html   (460 words)

  
 16 July 1944   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Soviet warplanes sink German AA cruiser Niobe (former Dutch Gelderland from 1898) in Kotka harbor and believe that the victim was Väinämöinen.
Task Group 17.16 consisting of the submarines USS Guardfish (SS-217), USS Piranha (SS-389) and USS Thresher (SS-200) attacks Japanese convoy TAMA 21C enroute from Takao to Manila.
The submarines sink 2 army transports, 2 army cargo ships and damage 2 freighters.
homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1944/07/16.htm   (501 words)

  
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LINDBERG 1/25 72163 15.00 1961 CHEVY IMPALA SS 409 EX
MONOGRAM 1/24 85-2715 11.00 1970 CHEVY CHEVELLE MALIBU SS 454 EX
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 US Navy Press Releases: Southeastern Connecticut's Premiere Tourist Attraction Changes Commanders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Howard and the (SFLM) team remained focused on their mission - educating the public about our submarine force," Ratte said.
"He and his team oversaw the acquisition, restoration and exhibition of two major outdoor artifacts - a five-inch deck gun from USS Piranha (SS 389) and the experimental mini-sub USS X-1."
Howard and his team also developed comprehensive site security measures to ensure the safe experience of some 250,000 visitors annually since the war on terrorism began.
newssearch.looksmart.com /p/articles/mi_pnav/is_200305/ai_1016991077   (875 words)

  
 Portsmouth NSY
Sunk by mine in the Yellow Sea 1944
To Canada as Grilse (SS 71) 1969, returned 1969
To Brazil as Rio Grande do Sul (S 11) 1972; scrapped 1981
www.coltoncompany.com /shipbldg/ussbldrs/wwii/navyyards/portsmouth.htm   (102 words)

  
 Fishin Line - Boat Accessories - Trolling Motors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Piranha Accessories - Trolling Dual Beam Hydrodynamic - $49.99
Piranha Accessories - Trolling Motor Micro Dynamic wTemp - 24 - XTM 024 T - $49.99
Navigator Tournament Series Engine-Mounted Electric Trolling Motor - Model 65-5201 - SS Blade - $549.99
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 2-1014-010 WW2 Submarine Launch Tag USS PIRANHA SS 389   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
2-1014-010 WW2 Submarine Launch Tag USS PIRANHA SS 389
LAUNCH DATE: Launched 27 October 1943 at Portsmouth, NH Naval Shipyard.
GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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 FTA US Navy Insignia Pg 2
WW2 Submarine Launch Tag USS CONGER SS 477
WW2 Submarine Launch Tag USS IREX SS 482
WW2 Submarine Launch Tag USS PIRANHA SS 389
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 Sériová čísla ... P   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Piranha Panic v1.03 : Name: TheBrabo s/n: 443340072
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 Javelin
24" Raker, 5" Rite Hite, Humminbird 400TX, Piranha II.
17" Turbo One SS, Eagle FishEasy 2, Zercom flasher,
SS prop, Lowrance 15MT, Zercom flasher, Evinrude 76#.
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 Remote Control Car
More Info on Piranha DC Peak Charger NICD/MH (Special Deal)
The Nitro RS4 3 Type SS has many of the features found on HPIand#039;s popular RTR Nitro RS4 3, making it a great kit for all drivers.
This is an unassembled kit with no radio for racers who like to build their own cars.
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 Uss Submarine Items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
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