The Battle of Pt. Jidith

[pdecat]

Who knew? as much time as I spent boating in the area I never heard about the Battle of Pt. Judith.

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...lore-wreck-sunken-u-boat-rhode-island-n421916

 

[Parrott_head]

If you find this interesting they you should read the book:
"Operation Drumbeat" by Michael Gannon

It details the action of 5 U-boats off of the US eastern seaboard.

 

[Sandy]

The engagement and sinkings off Pt Judith has been pretty well known:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Point_Judith

A lot of divers have been on the 252' LOA U-853 , ~7nm E of Block. ( I haven't.)