Created by Tom Horn on 23 Jun 2011, Last Update on 25 Jun 2011

Shokaku sunk - 19 Jun 1944

The Japanese carrier Shokaku is sunk by three (or possibly four) torpedos, fired by the US submarine Cavalla (SS-244). Fires started by the explosion proved impossible to control. She sank very quickly, taking 1,272 of her crew with her.

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Tags : United States,Japan,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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