USS Hoe (SS-258)

USS Hoe (SS-258)

USS Hoe (SS-258), a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the hoe, one of various sharks, especially the dogfish.

Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut on 2 January 1942. She was launched 17 September 1942 (sponsored by Miss Helen Hess), and commissioned 16 December 1942, Lieutenant Commander B. C. Folger in command.

Read more about USS Hoe (SS-258):  First and Second War Patrols, May – October 1943, Third, Fourth, and Fifth War Patrols, January – August 1944, Sixth and Seventh War Patrols, September 1944 – January 1945, Eighth War Patrol, February – March 1945, Post-war Service