The USS Sturgeon (SS-187) was a Sturgeon-class submarine of the United States Navy during World War II. It was commissioned in 1938 and served in the Pacific Theater, where it participated in several successful war patrols. The submarine was responsible for sinking numerous enemy vessels, including Japanese warships and merchant ships. The USS Sturgeon also played a crucial role in supporting Allied forces by conducting reconnaissance missions and providing intelligence. In 1944, during its eighth war patrol, the USS Sturgeon was lost at sea with all hands as a result of an accidental collision with another American submarine. The sinking of the USS Sturgeon was a tragic event that highlighted the dangers faced by submariners during wartime. The submarine's service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the rich history of the US Navy's submarine force during World War II.

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