When one reads about the exploits of the World War II-era Gato -class United States Navy submarine, USS Barb (SS-220 ), one ...

D uring the fiercest period of submarine warfare in human history, the United States relied heavily upon the Gato class—the first mass-produced submarine of World War II. The Americans built ...

These new submarines were subjected to strict design guidelines, and while they did perform acceptably, the record is marred by an early disastrous friendly-fire incident. For its exceptional ...

MANITOWOC - A historic, decorated World War II submarine credited with sinking ... It's the first time the 310-foot-long Gato-class sub, launched in November of 1943 and first pressed into service ...