Wahoo

The Patrols of America's Most Famous World War II Submarine

By: Richard H. O'Kane

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

The career of the USS Wahoo in sinking Japanese ships in the farthest reaches of the Empire is legendary in submarine circles.

Christened three months after Pearl Harbor, Wahoo was commanded by the astonishing Dudley W. "Mush" Morton, whose originality and daring new techniques led to results unprecedented in naval history; among them, successful "down the throat" barrage against an attacking Japanese destroyer, voracious surface-running gun attacks, and the sinking of a four-ship convoy in one day.

Wahoo took the war to Japan's front porch, and Morton became known as the Navy's most aggressive and successful sea raider. Now, her full story is told by the person most qualified to tell it - her executive officer Richard O'Kane, who went on to become the leading submarine captain of the Second World War.

©1987 Richard H. O'Kane (P)2020 Tantor

Buehler.....Buehler

Worst narrator ever prepare to be put to sleep. Great for insomnia however. Ruined a good story

Excellent!

If it was not for the listening of this book by Richard O’Kane, the last patrol of Wahoo and all her crew would never have been told.
The research and dedication by O’Kane to determine what happened to his old ship is amazing and we thank him for another selfless act to the dedication of his fellow officers and crew lost on Wahoo.
Had Mush survived the last patrol, would O’Kane have ended the war atop of Tang in Tokyo Bay? Very likely…..

Great Navy History

This is the second I have listened to by this author. ADM OKane does a wonderful job expressing the pride and love of these brave men had for their boat and shipmates.

A must read for everyone above the age of 12.

This along with other books written by the men and women who served in the wars that shaped our world should be a part of everyone’s consciousness.

Well written and factual, we get a glimpse into the life of the men who paid such an inordinate price to win the war against national socialism and fascism.

excellent audiobook and a excellent presentaion

A great book about a submarine
that made a difference in WW II. A smooth presentation that you will enjoy.

Good story

This is a good story I enjoyed listening to it. Very informative and realistic. Love it.

A terrific story! Detailed WWII submarine operations -from her former XO

Wahoo is well told and full of details that only someone who “lived-it” can tell. Dick O’Kane does a great job putting you on in the coning tower and at the wardroom table. Well done! Note: This listener enjoyed the narrator’s performance. I can’t understand opinions to the contrary.

Superb story of bold and courageous warriors

The story of Wahoo tells the trials and tribulations of volunteers who took on the burden of defending the U.S. going into enemy waters without escort. They were sent with faulty torpedoes that caused losses of our own making, in the end taking Wahoo as well.

The heroism is timeless and many lessons are there for applications to our culture today.

Terrible narration

It is truly sad to have the story of Admiral O’Kane, Mush Morton, the Tang and the Wahoo told is such a disinterested and monotonous fashion. I am reminded of several college professors who showed up to class with only their lips that, I think, moved from time to time.

Fascinating story

Really enjoyed this. There were times in this book that really grabbed me and would not let me put it down. it was an easy and enjoyable listen with factual accounts or sub warfare during WW2.