via various sources, 24 May 2024: The wreckage of the USS Harder, a US Navy submarine renowned for sinking the most Japanese warships during World War II, has been found in the South China Sea near Luzon, Philippines. Discovered by the Lost 52 Project, the submarine rests 3,000 feet underwater and remains relatively intact, except for depth charge damage. The USS Harder and its crew of 79 were lost in 1944, and the discovery honors their extraordinary heroism and contribution to the war effort.
The USS Harder was found 3,000ft (914m) below water off the Philippines’ northern island of Luzon.
The Harder was sunk in battle on 29 August 1944, along with its crew of 79 men.
In one of its final war patrols, it sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others over four days, according to the US Navy’s History and Heritage Command (NHHC).
This forced the Japanese to change their battle plans and delay their carrier force, contributing to their defeat.
Source: USS Harder: WW2 submarine wreck found off Philippines
See also:
- The wreck of a legendary WWII US submarine has been found at the bottom of the South China Sea | Business Insider, 25 May 2024
- Wreckage of famed ‘Hit ’em HARDER’ submarine found in South China Sea: See video | USA Today, 25 May 2024
- WW2 submarine finally found after 80 years at the bottom of the South China Sea | Express, 24 May 2024
- USS Harder: Wreck of famed US Navy World War II sub found off the Philippines | CNN, 24 May 2024
- Wreck of ‘legendary’ American submarine discovered 80 years after sinking | the Past, 07 Jul 2024
