18 January 1944 – USS Flasher (SS 249) While transiting to her patrol area, on her initial mission, near Mindoro, Flasher sank her fist target. Flasher would then go on to sink a total of 21 enemy ships for a total of 100,231 tons, second only to Tang Tang in number of ships, but number one in tonnage. Flasher’s Conning Tower (pictured) rests at the intersection of Thames and Bridge Streets in New London, not far from Electric Boat. During World War Two Flasher successfully completed Six War Patrols and was awarded six battle stars along with a Presidential Unit Citation.
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