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USS ''Manlove'' (DE-36) was an of the United States Navy during World War II. She was promptly sent off into the Pacific Ocean to protect convoys and other ships from Japanese submarines and fighter aircraft. She performed dangerous work in numerous battle areas, and sailed home proudly with five battle stars. ''Manlove'' was named after electrician Arthur Cleon Manlove who was killed aboard the when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. ''Manlove'' was laid down as BDE-36, on 24 February 1943 by the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California; redesignated DE-36, on 16 June 1943; launched on 28 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Arthur C. Manlove, widow of electrician, Arthur C. Manlove; and commissioned on 8 November 1943, Lt. Comdr. J. P. Ingle in command. ==World War II== After post-shakedown repairs at San Francisco, California, ''Manlove'' escorted a convoy to Pearl Harbor and upon arrival, on 16 January 1944, commenced local training operations. The next month, she made one round trip voyage to Majuro, Marshall Islands, returning on 18 February. She again departed for the Marshalls on the 28th. From 5 March – 16 May, she cruised the Marshall Islands area on anti-submarine patrols and in hunter-killer (HUK) operations. ==Enemy submarine located and sunk== On 24 March, during her first HUK assignment, she located the Japanese transport submarine , then attempting to replenish the enemy garrison at Wotje. In the ensuing coordinated depth charge run, ''Manlove'' and her companion, , sank the Japanese boat. 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 Manlove (DE-36)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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