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Episode 15 - USS ATHERTON

USS ATHERTON
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Before she was decommissioned in 2018, USS ATHERTON was one of the oldest naval ships still in active service as the Filipino BRP RAJAH HUMABON. While in American service, she had a fascinating story of sinking subs, including one of the last U-Boats sunk during WWII. With over 75 years of service under her belt, Liam will guide you through her story.

While you're here, use the transcript to follow along, check out our bibliography, and take a look at the photos below.

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ATHERTON underway, 1945.
ATHERTON firing depth charges.
U-853 being sunk on 5 May 1945.
Painting the stack with credit for a sub.
ATHERTON Crew with life raft from U-853. Photo from DEHM.
Her first decommissioning, August 1946.
ATHERTON in the Japanese Navy.
ATHERTON in the Philippine Navy as BRP RAJAH HUMABON.
BRP RAJAH HUMABON, 2009.
She was decommissioned after 60 years of service with 3 different navies, 2018.
Philippine Navy destroyer escort RAJAH HUMABON, 2009.