LOST WITH nO LOSS OF LIFE - 14 AUG 1942

Lost on 13 AUG 1942 after grounding on submerged rocks off Rossel Island while on her third war patrol.

The USS S-39 soon took on a 35 degree list to port.

The entire crew was able to abandon ship and was rescued by the HMAS KATOOMBA (J204/M204).

The S-39 was abandonded and left to break up on the rocks.