What is uss stingray?

The USS Stingray (SS-161) was a United States Navy Sargo-class submarine that served during World War II. The submarine was commissioned in 1936 and was ultimately lost in 1943 during its sixth and final war patrol.

The USS Stingray was primarily active in the Pacific theater of the war, conducting patrols and engaging in combat operations against Japanese forces. It earned numerous commendations and battle stars for its service during the war.

The submarine was lost on October 30, 1943, while on patrol in the vicinity of the Solomon Islands. The exact circumstances of its loss remain unknown, but it is believed to have been sunk by enemy action, possibly a Japanese mine or torpedo.

The crew of the USS Stingray was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for their heroism and service during the war. The submarine's final resting place has never been definitively located, and it remains a memorial to all those who served and sacrificed aboard her.