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80-G-43655: Sinking of German U-boat, U-405

<p>80-G-43655: Sinking of German U-boat, U-405. Artwork by Warrant Boatswain Hunter Wood of USS Borie (DD 215) ramming an enemy submarine then sinking German submarine U 405 on November 1, 1943. The artwork was based on official reports and eyewitness accounts. Photograph released November 11, 1943.&nbsp;</p>
Caption: Sinking of German U-boat, U-405. Artwork by U.S. Coast Guard Warrant Boatswain Hunter Wood of USS Borie (DD- 215) ramming an enemy submarine then sinking German submarine U-405 on November 1, 1943. The artwork was based on official reports and eyewitness accounts. Photograph released November 11, 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2015/8/18).
Accession #: 80-G-43655
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  • Theater of Operations--Atlantic
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  • World War II 1939-1945
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