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USS Bluegill (SS-242) WW2

Sixth War Patrol, 11 May - 12 June 1945
The Pirates of the Pratas Reef

Patch, courtesy of Ray (Basil) Phipps.

Patrol Summary

• Patrol: Left Subic Bay, Philippine Islands on 11 May 1945 to begin patrol; arrived at Saipan, Marianas Islands, on 12 June 1945 to end patrol.
• Patrol Duration: ?? days
• Patrol Area: South China Sea
• Islands Captured
  • Bluegill Island, alias Pratas Reef, 28-29 May 1945
• Damage Received
  • Depth Charges: ??

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