Yela in WW2 History | World War II Database

13 Aug 1942

Australian Papua

After dark, USS S-39 grounded on submerged rocks off Yela (Rossel) Island of Louisiade Archipelago and developed a 30-degree list. ww2dbase [S-39 | Yela | CPC]

14 Aug 1942

Australian Papua

Throughout the day, rough seas crashed over USS S-39, which was stuck on submerged rocks off Yela (Rossel) Island of Louisiade Archipelago. ww2dbase [S-39 | Yela | CPC]

15 Aug 1942

Australian Papua

USS S-39, which ran aground after dark on 13 Aug 1942, had her list increased to 60 degrees. Her remaining four torpedoes were deactivated and fired into the water. Australian minesweeper HMAS Katoomba arrived at about 1200 hours and took on the crew members. ww2dbase [S-39 | Yela | CPC]

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