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Fanning and Nicholson Capture of U-58

Diagram of Battle between USS Fanning and U-58
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Title: Fanning Cature of U-58
Caption: This diagram, taken from the War Diary of USS Fanning, details the battle between the ship and the German submarine U-58. Fanning became the first American ship to capture an enemy U-boat.
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