The USS Pickerel (SS-177) was a submarine of the United States Navy that served during World War II. Commissioned in 1936, it was one of the early fleet-type submarines designed for long-range operations in the Pacific Ocean. The submarine was involved in several patrols in the Pacific theater, including a successful attack on a Japanese convoy in 1942. However, it went missing in 1943 during its sixth patrol, and its fate remained unknown for several decades. In 1990, the wreck of the USS Pickerel was discovered off the coast of Japan at a depth of over 300 feet. The discovery provided closure to the families of the crew members who had been lost at sea. The USS Pickerel's service and eventual discovery serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by submariners during World War II and the importance of naval history in preserving their memory.

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