RangerJoe -> RE: First time for everything (3/25/2019 12:29:02 AM)
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The USS Barb under the command of Commander Fluckey did it: quote:
. . . On 22–23 January Barb penetrated Namkwan Harbor now called Yanpu Wan on the China coast, opposite the Matsu Islands, and wrought havoc upon a convoy of some 30 enemy ships at anchor. Maneuvering in dangerously shallow waters, Barb launched her torpedoes into the enemy group and then retired at high speed on the surface in a full hour's run through uncharted, heavily mined, and rock-obstructed waters. In recognition of this outstanding patrol, Commander Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor and Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Barb_(SS-220)
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