A Mystery
Grampus and Grayback both departed Brisbane in February 1943. This was her 6th war patrol, one that she never returned from. Japanese seaplanes sunk a sub on February 18th in Grampus’ area of patrol, but the Grayback reported seeing the ship in that same area a few weeks after. The ship’s disappearance remains a mystery to this day.
Attacking The Grumpus
The Grampus was said to have damaged 2 Japanese ships in late February 1943. On March 5th of that same year, 2 Japanese vessels attacked a ship- many believe this was the U.S. Grampus. On June 21st, 1943, the Grumpus was taken out of the Naval Vessel Registry.