Submarine Operations Research Group Attack Data

USS Blower (SS-325)

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
1945-02-13  12  Fremantle  1550N  11050E  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged    CA  No Damage  12000 
1945-02-13  12  Fremantle  1550N  11050E  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged  Daylight  Periscope  Submerged    BB  No Damage  30000 
1945-07-05  02  Fremantle  0445N  10343E  Night  Radar  Surfaced  Night  Radar  Surfaced  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  UNK  No Damage   
1945-07-08  23  Fremantle  0209N  10500E  Night  Radar  Surfaced  Night  Radar  Surfaced    PC  No Damage  300 
1945-07-11  21  Fremantle  0128N  10458E  Night  Radar  Surfaced  Night  Radar  Surfaced    AK  No Damage  2000 
1945-07-15  00  Fremantle  0530N  10957E  Night  Radar  Submerged  Night  Radar  Submerged  Mark XVIII Type 1 Torpedo  SS  Not Final Attack on Target  1500 
1945-07-15  00  Fremantle  0530N  10957E  Night  Radar  Submerged  Night  Radar  Submerged  Mark XIV Type 3A Torpedo  SS  No Damage  1500 


   

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