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100th Anniversary King Kalakaua Born Nov 16, 1836Description
King Kamehameha Born Nov 16, 1836, Cachet Postmarked Nov 16, 1936 aboard the U.S. Submarine Argonaut, celebrating the "100th Anniversary of King Kalakaua's birth." Unfortunately, the story behind the cover during World War 2 was very tragic.
V-4 was renamed Argonaut on 19 February 1931, and redesignated SM-1 (submarine, minelayer) on 1 July. On 30 June 1932, she arrived at Pearl Harbor, where she was assigned to SubDiv 7. She carried out minelaying operations, patrol duty, and other routine work. In October 1934 and again in May 1939, Argonaut took part in joint Army-Navy exercises in the Hawaiian operating area.
World War 2
Argonaut's bow suddenly broke the water at an unusual angle. It was apparent that a depth charge had severely damaged the submarine. The destroyers continued circling Argonaut, pumping shells into her; she slipped below the waves and was never heard from again.[14] One hundred and two officers and men went down with her, the worst loss of life for an American submarine in wartime.[21] Her name was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 26 February.
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July 4, 2023Update Date
July 5, 2023![Author's Personal Collection: Cover made by Cachet Maker Philip Akeo
Fate: U.S. Argonaut Sunk by Japanese destroyers off Rabaul on 10 January 1943[2]
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