Photo #: NH 99676
U.S. Navy submarines
Nested together, circa 1939-1941. Probably seen from USS Canopus
(AS-9) in Manila Bay, Philippines.
The inboard five submarines are of the older "S" type.
The six submarines beyond are of the then-modern Porpoise,
Shark and Perch classes (SS 172-181).
Collection of Jack L. Wheat, who served in Canopus.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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