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Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery

1942
Washington
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1942
Location
Washington
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
United States
Forces
US and Canadian coastal shipping
VS
Victor
Japan
Forces
Imperial Japanese Navy submarines (I-25, I-26)
Outcome
Several merchant vessels sunk; I-26 shelled Estevan Point lighthouse; I-25 launched seaplane incendiary attacks on Oregon forests
The Battle

History & Significance

Japanese submarine operations along the US Pacific Northwest coast threatened coastal shipping and civilian morale. I-25 launched the first aircraft bombing of the continental US — an incendiary attack on Oregon forests.

Casualties & Losses

Several merchant seamen killed; vessels sunk

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery take place?
Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery took place in 1942.
Where was Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery fought?
Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery was fought in Washington, United States.
What was the outcome of Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery?
Several merchant vessels sunk; I-26 shelled Estevan Point lighthouse; I-25 launched seaplane incendiary attacks on Oregon forests
What was the significance of Japanese Submarine Operations off Cape Flattery?
Japanese submarine operations along the US Pacific Northwest coast threatened coastal shipping and civilian morale. I-25 launched the first aircraft bombing of the continental US — an incendiary attack on Oregon forests.
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