Historic Submarine Restoration Reveals a Hidden Connection to a Lost Sister Ship That Sank During World War II
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Restorers working on the World War II submarine USS Silversides have made an unexpected discovery: a flood valve that may be the only surviving component of the USS Trigger, another submarine that sank during the war. The Silversides is undergoing renovations in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, as part of a $3.5 million preservation project that will restore its steel hull, remove invasive zebra mussels, add protective coatings and apply a fresh coat of paint.
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Restorers working on the World War II submarine USS Silversides have made an unexpected discovery: a flood valve that may be the only surviving component of the USS Trigger, another submarine that sank during the war. The Silversides is undergoing renovations in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, as part of a $3.5 million preservation project that will restore its steel hull, remove invasive zebra mussels, add protective coatings and apply a fresh coat of paint. During World War II, the 312-foot-long submarine patrolled the Pacific Ocean, sinking at least 23 enemy vessels. Since 1987, the decommissioned vessel has operated as a floating museum in Muskegon, Michigan.
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- Restorers working on the World War II submarine USS Silversides have made an unexpected discovery: a flood valve that may be the only surviving component of the USS Trigger, another submarine that sank during the war. The Silversides is undergoing renovations in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, as part of a $3.5 million preservation project that will restore its steel hull, remove invasive zebra mussels, add protective coatings and apply a fresh coat of paint.
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Historic Submarine Restoration Reveals a Hidden Connection to a Lost Sister Ship That Sank During World War II
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