The final resting place of the USS Lagarto discovered after sixty years
In short: This documentary investigates the wreckage of the USS Lagarto, a US submarine lost during a fierce World War II battle. It explores the mystery of why none of the 86 crew members survived the sinking, providing closure for families who spent decades without answers.
The USS Lagarto was built in a small Wisconsin town before being deployed to the Gulf of Thailand. For over 60 years, the circumstances surrounding its destruction remained unreported and unknown. The discovery of the vessel 8,000 miles from its birthplace finally brought to light the details of its final engagement.
The wreck serves as a tomb for the 86 crewmen who perished. The documentary examines the tragic lack of survivors and the emotional toll on the families left behind, who were denied the opportunity to bury their loved ones or visit a grave for more than six decades.
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