USS Harder: The Legendary Submarine That Sank Three Japanese Destroyers Discovered Off the Coast of Luzon

Luzon, Philippines Philippines
Despite evading three torpedoes fired by a Japanese escort ship CD-22 on August 24, the USS Harder was ultimately sunk during a depth charge attack. The wreckage and its crew of 79 men were presumed lost in January 1945.
The Naval History and Heritage Command confirmed the discovery using data collected by Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea and The Lost 52 Project.
The USS Harder, also known as 'Hit 'em HARDER', completed six successful patrols before it was last seen off the coast of Luzon during its sixth and final war patrol. Its most notable engagement took place on August 22, 1944, when it sank two Japanese escort ships off Bataan.
USS Harder, a legendary US Navy submarine that sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others during its fifth patrol in August 1944 off the coast of Luzon, was discovered by The Lost 52 Project at a depth of over 3000 feet.
USS Harder: The Legendary Submarine That Sank Three Japanese Destroyers Discovered Off the Coast of Luzon

A legendary US Navy submarine, the USS Harder, which earned a reputation for sinking three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaging two others during its fifth patrol in just four days, has been discovered off the coast of Luzon in the Philippines. The wreckage was found by The Lost 52 Project at a depth of over 3,000 feet.

The USS Harder, also known as 'Hit 'em HARDER', completed six successful patrols before it was last seen off the coast of Luzon during its sixth and final war patrol. Its most notable engagement took place on August 22, 1944, when it sank two Japanese escort ships off Bataan.

Despite evading three torpedoes fired by a Japanese escort ship CD-22 on August 24, the USS Harder was ultimately sunk during a depth charge attack. The wreckage and its crew of 79 men were presumed lost in January 1945.

The Naval History and Heritage Command confirmed the discovery using data collected by Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea and The Lost 52 Project. Previous submarines located by the project include USS Grayback, USS Stickleback, USS R-12, USS S-26, and USS Grunion.

The US Navy awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the Harder for its first five patrols. Its commander, Samuel D. Dealey, received the Navy Cross four times while commanding and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The exact cause of the USS Harder's sinking is not mentioned in the article.

Sources

100%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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USS Harder: WW2 submarine wreck found off Philippines

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Joel Guinto Friday, 24 May 2024 15:03
  • Unique Points
    • USS Harder was found in the South China Sea off the Philippines' northern island of Luzon, 3,000ft below water.
    • USS Harder sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others during its final war patrol in August 1944.
    • Discovery of USS Harder contributed to Japanese delaying their carrier force and changing battle plans, contributing to their defeat.
    • USS Harder was lost with its crew of 79 men on 29 August 1944.
    • Musashi, one of the two largest Japanese warships ever built, was located in the Philippines' Sibuyan Sea in 2015.
    • USS Harder and its crew were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their service during World War Two.
    • Commander Sam Dealey, USS Harder’s skipper, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Legendary U.S. World War II submarine located 3,000 feet underwater off the Philippines

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Stephen Smith Friday, 24 May 2024 15:04
  • Unique Points
    • USS Harder earned a legendary reputation during its fifth patrol when it sunk three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others in just four days
    • The discovery of the USS Harder was made possible by data collected by Tim Taylor and The Lost 52 Project
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author uses descriptive language to convey the significance of the USS Harder's historical importance and its crew's valor. He also quotes various sources, including the Naval History and Heritage Command, NHHC Director Samuel J. Cox, and Tim Taylor from The Lost 52 Project, to support his claims.
    • ][The USS Harder] earned a legendary reputation during its fifth patrol when it sunk three destroyers and heavily damaged two others in just four days, forcing a Japanese fleet to leave the area ahead of schedule, the command said.[/
    • Harder received the Presidential Unit Citation for her first five patrols and six battle stars for World War II service, and Cmdr. Dealey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
    • Tim Taylor and The Lost 52 Project
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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WWII “Hit ‘em HARDER” submarine wreck site confirmed

DVIDshub.net Friday, 24 May 2024 15:05
  • Unique Points
    • USS Harder wreck site confirmed by Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC)
    • Harder sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others during her fifth war patrol
    • Harder last known location was in the South China Sea off Luzon during her sixth and final war patrol
    • Harder sank escort ships Matsuwa and Hiburi off Bataan on Aug. 22, 1944
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions, but overall the author's assertions are supported by facts and evidence. No fallacies were found that would significantly impact the accuracy or validity of the information presented.
    • ][NHHC]'s Underwater Archaeology Branch confirmed the wreck site they discovered as the final resting place of USS Harder (SS 257).[[/
    • Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea and the Lost 52 Project, received a Distinguished Public Service Award from the Navy in 2021 for Lost 52 Project's work to locate, discover and memorialize the 52 submarines lost during World War II.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Wreck of America’s most lethal World War II sub found near the Philippines

Stars and Stripes Friday, 24 May 2024 15:09
  • Unique Points
    • The USS Harder was recently found near the coast of the Philippines by The Lost 52 Project.
    • The Naval History and Heritage Command confirmed the wreck site using data collected by Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea and The Lost 52 Project.
    • During its fifth patrol, Harder sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others in just four days.
    • On August 24, 1944, Harder fired three torpedoes at escort ship CD-22 which evaded them. The escort ship then dropped depth charges that are believed to have sunk Harder in Dasol Bay, Luzon.
    • The USS Harder was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its first five patrols, and its commander, Samuel D. Dealey, received the Navy Cross four times while commanding and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Lost wreck of legendary WW2 submarine that sunk with 79 sailors after singlehandedly holding off Japanese...

The Sun Jessica Baker Friday, 24 May 2024 11:43
  • Unique Points
    • USS Harder is a legendary World War II US Navy submarine that was lost in battle on August 24, 1944.
    • Harder sank two Japanese escort ships off the Bataan Peninsula on August 22, 1944.
    • Harder came by Japanese escort ship CD-22 and fired three torpedoes, all of which missed their target.
    • Harder was sunk by the Japanese ship's fifth depth charge attack.
    • Retired US Navy admiral Samuel Cox revealed the discovery of USS Harder this week.
    • Lost 52 project has already located six WWII subs and confirmed USS Harder’s wreckage.
  • Accuracy
    • USS Harder sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others during its final war patrol in August 1944.
    • Harder was lost with its crew of 79 men on 29 August 1944.
    • The discovery of the USS Harder was made possible by data collected by Tim Taylor and The Lost 52 Project
    • Harder sank three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaged two others during her fifth war patrol
    • Harder last known location was in the South China Sea off Luzon during her sixth and final war patrol
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal or informal fallacies are explicitly stated by the author. The author quotes retired US Navy admiral Samuel Cox making statements about the USS Harder and its significance, which is an appeal to authority. Additionally, phrases like 'the final resting place of sailors that gave their life in defence of the nation' and 'we must not forget that victory has a price, as does freedom' contain inflammatory rhetoric intended to evoke emotion. However, these do not directly impact the validity or truthfulness of any assertions made by the author.
    • We are grateful that Lost 52 has given us the opportunity to once again honour the valour of the crew of the 'Hit 'em Harder' submarine,
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication