
COBI Historical Collection World War II USS Tang (SS-306) Submarine, Various
Brand: COBIColor: VariousFeatures: 777 high-quality blocks Display stand with the name of the ship Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks Binding: ToyRelease Date: 01-03-2022model number: 4831Part Number: 4831Details: The USS TANG is an American Balao-class submarine from the Second World War. The ship's armament included 24 torpedoes, an anti-aircraft gun and two machine guns. The maximum tested operational depth was 180 meters. It was launched on August 17, 1943. On October 24, 1944, the Tang was sunk during its fifth patrol. The sole commander of the unit was Richard O'Kane, who, along with eight sailors, survived the ship's catastrophe and remained in Japanese captivity until the end of the war. Statistics indicate that the USS TANG was the most successful submarine in the Pacific. It sunk between 24 and 31 enemy ves