Running Low
The Grayback informed base that the sub was running low and ammunition and was going to head to Midway Atoll in the North Pacific to stock up again. This was the last radio message received from the Grayback. Navy commanders expected the submarine to dock at Midway Atoll on March 7th, 1944.
No Sign of the Submarine
The Grayback didn’t dock at Midway Atoll on March 7th, 1944, or three weeks subsequently. The Grayback and its 80 crew members were declared lost at sea, which was a tragedy. Loved ones of the crew were left looking for answers.