Tragic piece of WWII history discovered on historic submarine
The World War II submarine USS Silversides is currently receiving its first dry dock preservation work in over 50 years. The thorough review of the famed piece of World War II naval history is often a largely routine effort, but workers recently discovered something entirely unexpected while inspecting the sub: a flood valve stamped with the word “Trigger” alongside the serial number L-792-228.The component itself is mundane, but its context is remarkable. According to historians, th
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