![]() ![]() At the end of the experience, they will discover if they were among those lost or one of the few who, after a harrowing ordeal at sea, suffered on in Japanese captivity. But with increased effectiveness came increased vulnerability and, for the USS Tang, a high ultimate cost.įinal Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience is both intimate and personal-accommodating 27 visitors per “patrol.” Each will receive a “watch bill” representing a specific Tang crewmember and many will be “enlisted” to perform specific tasks to navigate through the battle. The result was devastating losses to Japanese shipping. ![]() Initiated with the USS Wahoo, then carried further by the Tang and her commander, Richard “Dick” O’Kane (who had served as the executive officer on the Wahoo), this new strategy employed dangerous, risky engagement with the Japanese on the surface of the ocean. The story of the USS Tang’s final mission will be told in the context of the US Navy’s evolution of tactics in submarine warfare. The captions to the paintings, with minor alterations, were those originally written by the artists themselves. This introduction was written for the original exhibition. Guests relive the last epic battle of the USS Tang and feel a deeper appreciation for the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the intense, confined world of underwater warfare. This exhibit on the submarine service in World War II was put together by Abbott Laboratories in 1943 to tour the United States as part of their contribution to the war effort. ![]() Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience places visitors aboard the most successful submarine in World War II for its fifth and final war patrol on October 25, 1944. ![]()
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