FDR Addresses Nation, the Lesson From the Sinking of the Squalus Pt 3

The video discusses the history of the USS Sailfish, originally known as the USS Squalus, which sank off the New England coast in 1939. Some crew members were lost, but others were rescued. The ship was repaired and recommissioned as the USS Sailfish, playing a significant role in the Pacific during WWII. It sank a Japanese destroyer and hit other enemy vessels. Remarkably, some of the original crew continued to serve on the Sailfish. The story highlights the ship's resilience and contribution to the war effort.

What happened to some of the crew during the summer of 1939?

Describe the fate of the United States ship Sailfish after it was repaired.

What significant actions did the Sailfish take during its operations?

Who were the enlisted men that went down with the ESCUELAS in 1939?

What does the phrase 'rose from the depths to fight for our country' imply about the Sailfish?