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This is where all propulsion/battery activity/engines/generators were controlled from.

The levers actuated massive switches to direct electricity to and from the generators, batteries, and motors.

One or two Electricians Mates would stand watch at this panel and turn the Captain's orders into reality.

By 1945, the danger to Japanese shipping was so great that large convoys would often cling close to the shore in waters too shallow for American subs to attack.

Or at least they thought that was the case.

Like a shark chasing a swimmer right on to the beach, Captain Eugene Fluckey stalked a huge military convoy into Namkwan Harbor on the East coast of China. The escorts patrolling were on a rather low stage of alert in this safe location.

In the very early hours of 23 January, Barb stole quietly into the shallows on a carefully planned path. The mud was only inches from Barb's keel at times.

Closing the range to 4000 yards, Fluckey launched a full spread of torpedos at several overlapping targets. As Barb turned and fled several hits were observed including an ammunition ship which exploded and illuminated the entire harbor. Burning ammunition rained down near Barb. The Japanese, for a moment, thought they were being bombed by aircraft.

One escort began to follow Barb, perhaps not quite sure what she was chasing. Others quickly joined in.

With the water too shallow to dive, Fluckey needed more speed to escape. He ordered the Engineering Officer to tie down the governors and give the motors 150 percent overload. The Electricians at this panel made it happen!

Barb flew through the shallow waters at 23.5 knots(a record speed for a Fleet Submarine) all the while dodging Chinese fishing boats.

The Japanese escorts never got closer than 2700 yards to Barb.

Once safely in deep enough water, Barb dived to complete the escape.

The Japanese took out their frustrated rage by shelling the Chinese fishing boats nearby.

When Dawn broke, four ships had been sunk with others damaged. Dead Japanese soldiers drifted ashore for days. The Chinese spent the next weeks scavenging floating supplies meant for the Japanese army.

Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor for the daring attack. On his next patrol, he would introduce rockets to submarine warfare.

Description
This is where all propulsion/battery activity/engines/generators were controlled from.

The levers actuated massive switches to direct electricity to and from the generators, batteries, and motors.

One or two Electricians Mates would stand watch at this panel and turn the Captain's orders into reality.

By 1945, the danger to Japanese shipping was so great that large convoys would often cling close to the shore in waters too shallow for American subs to attack.

Or at least they thought that was the case.

Like a shark chasing a swimmer right on to the beach, Captain Eugene Fluckey stalked a huge military convoy into Namkwan Harbor on the East coast of China. The escorts patrolling were on a rather low stage of alert in this safe location.

In the very early hours of 23 January, Barb stole quietly into the shallows on a carefully planned path. The mud was only inches from Barb's keel at times.

Closing the range to 4000 yards, Fluckey launched a full spread of torpedos at several overlapping targets. As Barb turned and fled several hits were observed including an ammunition ship which exploded and illuminated the entire harbor. Burning ammunition rained down near Barb. The Japanese, for a moment, thought they were being bombed by aircraft.

One escort began to follow Barb, perhaps not quite sure what she was chasing. Others quickly joined in.

With the water too shallow to dive, Fluckey needed more speed to escape. He ordered the Engineering Officer to tie down the governors and give the motors 150 percent overload. The Electricians at this panel made it happen!

Barb flew through the shallow waters at 23.5 knots(a record speed for a Fleet Submarine) all the while dodging Chinese fishing boats.

The Japanese escorts never got closer than 2700 yards to Barb.

Once safely in deep enough water, Barb dived to complete the escape.

The Japanese took out their frustrated rage by shelling the Chinese fishing boats nearby.

When Dawn broke, four ships had been sunk with others damaged. Dead Japanese soldiers drifted ashore for days. The Chinese spent the next weeks scavenging floating supplies meant for the Japanese army.

Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor for the daring attack. On his next patrol, he would introduce rockets to submarine warfare.