WWII Submarine USS Herring Wreck Confirmed in Pacific

Underwater archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of the USS Herring, a WWII submarine that went down in June 1944 with 83 crew members on board. Found upright at over 300 feet deep in the Kuril Islands, which lie between Japan and Russia, the wreck is in remarkable condition. The Naval History and Heritage Command announced this on June 1, after analyzing data from a 2017 Russian expedition and conducting further studies. Launched in 1942 from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Herring successfully completed eight war patrols and sank seven enemy vessels. It was lost on June 1, 1944, while attacking Japanese merchant ships near Matsuwa Island, struck by coastal artillery. Samuel J. Cox emphasized the need to respect this war grave and promote international collaboration.