Japanese mini-sub #5 escaped to West Loch after firing its torpedoes. and set off a scuttling charge when it became apparent they couldn't get out. It appears that the charges were set off underwater with the two men still aboard.
THE BIG QUESTION. HOW DID THE SUBMARINE GET OUTSIDE THE HARBOR?
Cables were found on all three pieces of the sub.
On May 21, 1944, a huge explosion took place at the West Loch as ammunition and supplies were being loaded on LST-353 for the attack on the island of Okinawa. The explosion also sank six other LSTs and damaged two others. The Navy lost 163 sailors killed and 396 wounded.
Because of the operation, this was kept secret and all the wreckage was raised an taken three miles out of the harbor and dumped in the Pacific.
Very Interesting Show. --Cooter
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