According to Navy records, the submarine sank two Japanese cargo vessels near Matsuwa Island before meeting with USS Barb on May 31 to coordinate patrol areas.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
One hundred cargo-carrying vessels typically move through the waterway daily, according to shipping-data provider Lloyd’s List.
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