USS ARCHERFISH - SOUND

The video provides an overview of the United States submarine Archerfish, highlighting its current role as a hydrographic survey vessel and its historical significance during World War II. The Archerfish, now demilitarized, operates in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, demonstrating submarine operations such as submerging. The video also recounts Archerfish's notable achievement of sinking the Japanese carrier Shimano during WWII, earning the Presidential Unit Citation. Today, Archerfish continues to serve in vital peacetime roles.

What is the current role of the Archerfish submarine?

• A passenger transport submarine

• A military attack vessel

• A deep-sea exploration vehicle

• A hydrographic survey vessel

During its goodwill visit to Australia, what does the Archerfish demonstrate?

• Its passenger capacity

• Its torpedo launching capabilities

• Its ability to submerge

• Its speed and agility

What significant achievement did the Archerfish accomplish during World War II?

• Capturing an enemy submarine

• Sinking the largest Japanese battleship

• Rescuing stranded sailors

• Sinking the Japanese carrier Shimano

How many torpedoes did it take for the Archerfish to sink the Shimano?

• Six

• Eight

• Two

• Four

What is the current contribution of the Archerfish to its country?

• It is a training vessel for new recruits

• It is retired and no longer in use

• It is used for peacetime hydrographic surveys

• It serves as a museum exhibit