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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99672

Six U.S. Navy submarines


Nested together, circa 1939-1941. Probably seen from USS Canopus (AS-9) in Manila Bay, Philippines. The inboard submarine is not identified. The others are (from left to right):
USS Pike (SS-173);
USS Tarpon (SS-175);
USS Porpoise (SS-172);
USS Perch (SS-176); and
USS Permit (SS-178).

Collection of Jack L. Wheat, who served in Canopus.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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27 October 2004