HISTORY OF USS HAKE (SS-256)

Hake was launched by the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn., 17 Jul 1942; sponsored by Mrs. F. J. Fletcher, wife of Rear Admiral Fletcher; and commissioned 30 Oct 1942, Lt. Comdr. J. C. Broach in command. Hake departed for shakedown off New London soon after commissioning and to bring the crew and equipment up to fighting efficiency.