USS Albacore (SS-218)

USS Albacore (SS-218) was a Gato-class submarine whose service ended the way too many boats' stories did during the Pacific war. Lost November 7, 1944, likely to a mine in Hokkaido area. All 85 crew perished. Credited with sinking or damaging 13 vessels across 11 war patrols. We carry USS Albacore merchandise because names like hers should not fade. For submarine veterans, military families, and anyone who understands what these crews risked, this collection is a way to remember.