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Nerka

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Ner´ka
n.1.(Zool.) The most important salmon of Alaska (Oncorhinchus nerka), ascending in spring most rivers and lakes from Alaska to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; - called also red salmon, redfish, blueback, and sawqui.


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Commander Richardson (Gable)incurs the wrath of his executive officer (Lancaster) when he assumes control of the USS Nerka after losing his submarine during a raid on Japan's treacherous Bungo Straits.
 
 
 
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