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With the confirmed identification of the legendary World War II submarine by the U.S. Navy, a significant chapter in the history of the Silent Service can be closed.
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Carl LaVO is the author of three previous books including The Galloping Ghost: The Extraordinary Life of Submarine Legend Eugene Fluckey. He lives in Bucks County, PA.
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