Wartime History
Transported to Kiska Harbor. Stored in the submarine pens on a marine rail road line at Kiska Submarine Base off Kiska Harbor.

Prior to the Japanese withdrawal from Kiska on July 23, 1943, each mini submarine was disabled by the explosion of its internal scuttling charge that exploded the hull outward and disabled the submarine.

Wreckage
Discovered by Allied forces when they occupied the area. Remains on its launching blocks. The sail is in good condition and the interior spaces and propulsion machinery remains inside. Damaged by souvenir hunters and exposure to weather. At the edge of the shore is Type A Midget Submarine No.1.

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Last Updated
August 4, 2020