Zc097. One of four images as to what the write-up on the USS Stingray Memorial at the Caunayan Bay in Pagudpud Town says:
These 20 Submarines were a major factor in the Liberation of the Philippines and were the most successful patrol mission boats of WWII: Narwhal, Nautilus, Bowfin, Stingray, Ray, Angler,Redfin, Gudgeon,Blackfin, Seawolf, Trout, Gar, Crevalle, Gunnel, Grayling, Harder, Cero, Hake, Thresher, Tambor.
On this point, Caunayan Bay, in the early morning of Aug. 27, 1944, the USS Stingray offloaded 15 Phil-Am. Commandos, led by Capt. Joe Valera, and 6 ton of arm and supplies for the Guerrillas and bolo men. This was the last of the major submarine landings, just 6 weeks prior to Leyte Invasion.