USS Springer (SS-414)
USS Springer (SS-414) was a Balao-class submarine of the United States Navy, named after the springer, a Grampus.
Springer was laid down on 3 October 1943 at Vallejo, Calif., by the Mare Island Navy Yard; launched on 3 August 1944, sponsored by Mrs. M. S. Tisdale; and commissioned on 18 October 1944, Commander Russell Kefauver in command.
Springer sailed for San Diego on 3 December to conduct sea trials and shakedown training. After availability, she departed Mare Island for Hawaii on 8 January 1945 and arrived at Pearl Harbor the following week. On 4 February, she steamed to Guam; topped off her stores and oil; and, on 17 February, sailed for the Ryukyu Islands to begin her first war patrol.
Read more about USS Springer (SS-414): First Patrol, February – March 1945, Second Patrol, April – May 1945, Third Patrol, June – July 1945, Honors and Awards, CNS Thomson (SS-22)