Starting With R-12
It was the successful search for the lost United States submarine R-12, which went missing in 1943 with 42 members of its crew and was eventually discovered, that resulted in the founding of the Lost 52 Project in 2004. During the investigation, it was discovered that the vessel, also known as the SS-89, had gone down while participating in a training exercise off the coast of Florida at the time of the tragedy. How did the Lost 52 project resolve the mystery?
Starting With R 12
Veteran Submarine
A seasoned veteran, the USS R-12 had spent more than 30 years serving in the United States Navy when it was retired from active duty in 1932 to become part of the reserve fleet. As a result of the looming threat of war, the Navy ordered her to be recalled to active duty in July of 1940. She spent a large amount of time traversing the Panama Canal — until a tragic event occurred in 1943.
Veteran Submarine
