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USS Narwhal Submarine on December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii
A picture of USS Narwhal submarine at a submarine base,
looking toward the U.S. Naval Shipyard at Pearl Harbor
on December 7, 1941.
Photo Credit: United States Navy
The USS Narwhal Submarine (SS-167) was one of five
submarines docked at a Pearl Harbor submarine station
when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941. Within a few muinutes of the first
bombs being dropped on Ford Island the submarine's
gunners assisted in the destruction of two
Japanese torpedo planes. Here is the official USS Narwhal
report from that morning:
USS Narwhal Report on the Pearl Harbor Attack
SS167/A16-3 / USS Narwhal / Pearl Harbor, T.H.
December 12, 1941
FROM: The Commanding Officer
TO: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
SUBJECT: Raid of December 7, 1941
REFERENCE: (a) CinCPAC desp. 102102 of Dec. 1941
-On the morning of December 7, 1941, this vessel was moored in berth S-9 and the
Submarine Base in the usual condition of readiness with all anti-aircraft
armament (two .50 cal. and two .30 cal. machine guns) and ready ammunition
readily accessible on bridge and in conning tower.
-The Dock Duty Chief at the gangway saw the first bomb drop and explode on Ford
Island. He immediately sounded the Air Raid alarm. The duty section, in
command of the Duty Officer, mounted and manned the anti-aircraft guns
in accordance with the ship's Air Raid Bill, and it is estimated that
the guns were firing in about four minutes.
-By this time torpedo planes were coming in at low altitudes and fire was
initially directed at the nearest of these targets. Thereafter, firing was
continued at every opportunity when enemy planes came within effective
range. One enemy torpedo plane, at which numerous ships, including Narwhal,
were firing exploded and crashed in the channel about 100 yards astern of
Narwhal prior to launching its torpedoes. Personnel are reasonably sure
that Narwhal scored hits on one other plane which came under our fire and
banked and turned at close range. This plane emitted white smoke and appeared
to be wobbly as it disappeared low in a direction over the Navy Yard
Officers' Club.
-All officers and enlisted personnel conducted themselves cooly and bravely.
There were no individual instances of outstanding distinguished conduct.
-There were no personnel nor material casualties.
[signed]
C. W. WILKINS
Copy to: CSF, CSSF
Facts About the USS Narwhal Submarine (SS-167)
-Builder: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine
-Built: May 10, 1927
-Launched: December 17, 1928
-Commissioned: May 15, 1930
-Was docked in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
-1st War Patrol: February 2 to March 28, 1942
-2nd War Patrol: May 28 to June 13, 1942
-3rd War Patrol: July 7 to August 26, 1942
-Overhauled at Mare Island (September 1942 to April 1843)
-4th War Patrol: April 30 to May 25, 1943
-5th War Patrol: June 26 to August 7, 1943
-6th War Patrol: August 31 to October 2, 1943
-7th War Patrol: October 23 to November 22, 1943
-8th War Patrol: November 25 to December 18, 1943
1944
-9th War Patrol: January 18 to February 15, 1944
-10th War Patrol: February 16 to March 20, 1944
-11th War Patrol: May 7 to June 9, 1944
-12th War Patrol: June 10 to July 7, 1944
-13th War Patrol: August 12 to September 10, 1944
-14th War Patrol: September 14 to October 5, 1944
-15th War Patrol: October 11 to November 1 1944
-Decommissioned: April 23, 1945
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All of the Ships Attacked at Pearl Harbor
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Photos of the Pearl Harbor Attack
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Aerial Photos of Pearl Harbor Today
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Introduction to Pearl Harbor
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