2 Nov 1942
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
- While transiting the Solomon Sea bound for Brisbane, Australia, submarine USS Spearfish received new orders to patrol Huon Gulf off Lae, New Guinea and, if possible, intercept a reported Japanese convoy forming in that area. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Solomon Sea | DS]
3 Nov 1942
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
- Submarine USS Spearfish received new orders cancelling the orders of the previous day and ordering her to resume her course for Brisbane, Australia. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Solomon Sea | DS]
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