The men are alive today because of the courage, strength and presence of mind of an Electrician's Mate.
The hero responsible for the feat that saved the lives of all the men in the control room is Lloyd B. Maness, an electrician's mate, Lieutenant R.N, Robertson, third in command of the Squalus, revealed today.
Lieut, Robertson disclosed that Maness probably saved himself and 32 others by acting quickly and courage ously in closing the door of the control room. His prompt action shut off the flooded sections of the submarine from the control room, the officer explained.
Not only did Maness show quick presence of mind but he amazed the saved men with his remarkable strength in closing the extremely heavy steel door at an awkward angle and against water pressure.
Lieut Robertson pointed out that Manes act was a treméhdous feat of strength because of the downward plunge of the submarine's stern when the water rushed in. This meant, he explained, that Maness had to lift the tremendous steel: door upwards—
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