REDFISH AGSS 395

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Balao Class Submarine Keel Laid September 9 1943 - Launched January 27 1944 USS REDFISH SS-395 Commissioned April 12 1944 USS REDFISH AGSS-395 Redesignated Auxiliary Submarine (AGSS) July 1 1960 Decommissioned June 27 1968 Struck from Naval Register June 30 1968 Sunk as target February 6 1969 off San Diego, CA

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Postmarks

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Locy Type 2z

1944-01-27

Triple launching with USS RAZORBACK SS-394 and USS RONQUIL SS-396

 

Locy Type 2z

1944-04-12

First Day in Commission
Mark probably from Portsmouth Navy Yard

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Other Information

REDFISH received two battle stars for World War II service

Credited with sinking...
The 7311-ton Japanese Fleet Tanker OGURA MARU No.2, September 16 1944 off Formosa
The 8506-ton Japanese Troop Transport MIZUHO MARU, September 21 1944 off Luzon
A small un-named Japanese sailing vessel, November 20 1944 off Formosa
A small un-named Japanese sailing vessel, November 22 1944 off Formosa
The 2552-ton Japanese Merchant Cargo Ship HOZAN MARU, November 23 1944 off Formosa
The 18500-ton Japanese Aircraft Carrier UNRYU, December 19 1944 East China Sea

REDFISH was featured in the 1958 film "Run Silent, Run Deep"

NAMESAKE - A variety of salmon also called blueback, sawqui, red salmon, and nerka

 

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