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USS ''Inch'' (DE-146) was named after Rear Admiral Richard Inch, who served with distinction during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. USS ''Inch'' (DE-146) was laid down 19 January 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp, Orange, Texas; launched 4 April 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Philip L. Inch, daughter-in-law of Admiral Inch; and commissioned 8 September 1943, Lt. Comdr. C. W. Frey in command. == World War II North Atlantic operations== Following shakedown off Bermuda, ''Inch'' began convoy escort operations from New York to Norfolk. Early in 1944 she joined a special hunter-killer group in the Atlantic, built around escort carrier . The ships sailed 24 March for the convoy lanes to search for German U-boats. During the months that followed, ''Inch'' took part in many attacks on submarines. == Sinking of the German Submarine U-490 == On the evening of 11 June the ship, in company with and , made a contact and proceeded to attack. After over 40 depth charges, the submarine surfaced, signaling SOS. Suspecting a ruse, ''Inch'' and her companions opened fire and destroyed German type-17 ''U-490''. The entire crew of 60 German sailors was rescued by the escorts. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS Inch (DE-146)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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