[FRUPAC War Map: July 15, 1945]

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Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships on July 15th, 1945. The overlay contains annotations regarding United States Commander in Chief Pacific (CINCPAC), Commander Air Force 5 (ComAF5), Commander 3rd Fleet (Com3rdFlt), 3rd Fleet (3rd Flt), 5th Bombardment Squadron (Bomcom5), Task Forces (TF) 38, 39, 92, Commander Task Groups (CTG) 35.5, 73.4, 74.1, Task Groups (TG) 30.2, 30.8 "A", Task Unit 34.8.2 (TU 34.8.2), Japanese cargo ship Matsukuni Maru, Convoy Maigen 08, submarines HA-105, I-13, I-153, I-157, I-159, I-351, I-367, I-374, I-401, I-47, I-53, I-58, destroyers Harutsuki, Tsubaki, prisoner of war and … continued below

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Fleet Radio Unit Pacific July 15, 1945.

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This map is part of the collection entitled: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific Map Collection and was provided by the National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this map can be viewed below.

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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Description

Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships on July 15th, 1945. The overlay contains annotations regarding United States Commander in Chief Pacific (CINCPAC), Commander Air Force 5 (ComAF5), Commander 3rd Fleet (Com3rdFlt), 3rd Fleet (3rd Flt), 5th Bombardment Squadron (Bomcom5), Task Forces (TF) 38, 39, 92, Commander Task Groups (CTG) 35.5, 73.4, 74.1, Task Groups (TG) 30.2, 30.8 "A", Task Unit 34.8.2 (TU 34.8.2), Japanese cargo ship Matsukuni Maru, Convoy Maigen 08, submarines HA-105, I-13, I-153, I-157, I-159, I-351, I-367, I-374, I-401, I-47, I-53, I-58, destroyers Harutsuki, Tsubaki, prisoner of war and cargo ship Enoshima Maru, hospital ship Hikawa Maru, Army Ultra, and unidentified vessel Kajun Maru. Significant events visible on the map include the 3rd Fleet bombarding Muroran, Commander Task Group 35.3 conducting an anti-shipping sweep, the Enoshima Maru being damaged by a mine, submarine I-351 being sunk by the USS Charr, Task Force 39 sweeping Juneau area, Task Force 92 conducting an anti-shipping sweep, Task Unit 34.8.2 bombarding steel and iron mills, and 6 submarines conducting an anti-picket boat sweep.

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1 map : col.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: Folder No. 300-315-044
  • Accession or Local Control No: Hanger 667
  • Accession or Local Control No: PLAT-300-315-044-17
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1733450

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Fleet Radio Unit Pacific Map Collection

Maps and overlays documenting the daily activities of U.S. naval operations, Japanese ships, cargo ships, weather patterns, and documented positions.

National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

World War Two Collection

These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. In addition to materials created during the time period, materials may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • July 15, 1945

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  • Sept. 27, 2024, 8:40 a.m.

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  • Feb. 4, 2026, 5:55 p.m.

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Fleet Radio Unit Pacific. [FRUPAC War Map: July 15, 1945], map, July 15, 1945; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1733450/: accessed September 4, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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