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USS MENGES
The story of USS MENGES (DE-320) demonstrates how meaningful these trim but deadly warships were. MENGES managed to save a multitude of sailors and fight against U-boats and Luftwaffe planes. Unfortunately she suffered at the hands of U-371, but thanks to her crew and inventive shipyard workers, she was able to set sail once again.
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Other ships mentioned in this episode that we have already covered in DE Classified: USS LEOPOLD, SENEGALAIS, USS HOLDER
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Herbert Hugo Menges, namesake of USS MENGES DE-320. Photo courtesy of Bill Gonyo via Navsource.org
MENGES damage after torpedo attack from U-371.
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MENGES (left) and HOLDER (right) in drydock prior to their welding together to make one new ship, that retained the name MENGES.
Photo courtesy of Bill Gonyo via Navsource.org
MENGES damage after torpedo attack from U-371.
Photo courtesy of Bill Gonyo via Navsource.org
MENGES (left) and HOLDER (right) in drydock as they are being welded together to make one new ship.
Photo courtesy of Mike Green via Navsource.org
September 1944 - USS MENGES DE-320.
Photo courtesy of Mike Green via Navsource.org