Ship Wreck HIJMS I-7

This Japanese Junsen submarine sustained severe damaged in a sea battle with USS Monaghan (DD 354) and ran into the rocks while retreating towards Kiska. This incident occured during the night of 22 June 1943. Only 43 crew members surived the attack. The wreck still lies near the island and is considered a war grave.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Wikimedia Commons
• Combined Fleet