USS GATO SS-212 1944

Description

 During World War II, the Gato class and its successor, the Balao class, carried much of the burden of submarine warfare in the Pacific. These new fleet submarines were successful boats that proved to be fast, strong, well-armed, and suitable for the long-range patrols needed to fight in the Pacific. They waged war against the Axis powers, racking up a record of devastation and lethal power unmatched by any other land or sea assault platform. These new fleet submarines enabled the Navy to shift its submarine doctrine from coastal defense to high seas attacks against enemy warships and convoys essential to enemy logistical support. This doctrine of forward presence and submarine strike warfare remains today.

Slide moulded one piece top hull, and silk screen printing name plate stand