Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) confirmed the identity of a wreck site off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, as USS Albacore (SS 218) on February 16. (Naval History and Heritage Command / FOX Weather) WASHINGTON - The wreckage of a U.S.
submarine found off the coast of northern Japan has been identified as the USS Albacore – a vessel believed by the Navy to have struck a mine and sunk during the heart of World War II.The Naval History and Heritage Command made the announcement Thursday after several months of examining Japanese surveys conducted of the site in 2022.Dr.
Tamaki Ura and a team from the University of Tokyo used a remotely operated vehicle to obtain video of the wreckage site, which is believed to be hundreds of feet under the sea.
Visibility was limited during excursions due to strong currents and marine growth in the region, making analysis challenging."As the final resting place for Sailors who gave their life in defense of our nation, we sincerely thank and congratulate Dr.