USS MACABI (SS-375) - Manitowoc's WWII Submarines Multi-Cache

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This offset multi is in Collins Marsh. While scouting and placing this cache I saw Mother geese and goslings still covered in down swimming along the water. Several weeks after that I nearly stepped on a newborn crane. Mom and Dad were yelling at me the whole way in so I was cautious as I figured they were protecting their young. They were, however a long ways away from where theire baby was. As I was heading out, I stopped in my track as a light brown, down-covered bird the size of a full grown duck sat helpless amongst the grass. I stared in awe for awhile then figured it best I mosey on along for baby’s sake. Before I left I did see Ma and Pa with baby again. This area is covered with wildlife so keep your eyes open and at some point just stop and listen. You’ll love the music nature provides. The first Waypoint will give you directions to the final and the 4 digit PIN number to access the cache. Final is traditional camouflaged ammo can with accoutrements. Total Hike round trip is 2 miles with little to no trails so plan accordingly. I need not remind you but bug repellant is a good idea.

There is no longer a need to verify your find with the Secret Submarine Code Word.

Macabi:  Fish (Albula vulpes) occurring in tropical seas and off the American coasts as far north as San Diego and Long Island and reaching a length of 3 feet.

Keel laid: 1MAY44    Launched: 19SEP44    Commissioned: 29MAR45 with Cdr Anthony H. Dropp in command

On 3 June, MACABI departed Balboa, Canal Zone, for final training at Pearl Harbor before departing 9 July for the Caroline Islands via Guam, Marianas. She went on lifeguard station off Truk on arriving 21 July. Some 10 days later, MACABI was forced to dive to avoid two aerial bombs off Moen Island.

She returned to Apra Harbor, Guam, for repairs 4 August through 13 August, and was on her way back to Truk when hostilities with Japan were terminated. MACABI was then ordered home, touching Pearl Harbor 27 to 29 August on the way.

Decommissioned and loaned to Argentina 11AUG60
Returned to U.S. control, struck from the Navy List and sold to Argentina 1SEP71

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