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Wreck of WWII Submarine USS HarderSouth China Sea

The famed submarine, known for sinking the most Japanese warships, was found 80 years after its loss with 79 crew members.

  • USS Harder was located 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Luzon, Philippines.
  • The submarine was instrumental in disrupting Japanese naval operations during WWII.
  • It was found by the Lost 52 Project, which aims to locate all 52 US submarines lost in the war.
  • The wreck is considered a war grave and remains largely intact except for depth-charge damage.
  • Commander Sam Dealey, who led the Harder, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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