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Originally Posted by AirborneTD

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Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x

The Gato was the first "modern" "Fleet" boat in US Navy inventory and was built in large numbers (73 units) - making it's impact on the war effort greater than any other class. The first Gato - which was THE Gato - made its first war patrol in April '42.

Not to nit pick, but the first Gato commissioned was the Drum (SS-228). It was the only Gato in commission on Dec 7, 41.

The Drum, Gato, Greenling and Silversides all started their first War Patrols from Pearl in Apr 42.

Ye. But you didn't quote the last part of my post:

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Note = there could have been some ships of each class that were actually commissioned and wen on partrol before the class name boats - but you get the general idea.

Balaos sure had advantages over the gatos and were generaly better subs. They had a stronger hull for a deeper dive depth for one :p

Theres no doubt il be spending most of my SH4 time in S-class or Salmon class Subs :up:

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Originally Posted by AJ!

Balaos sure had advantages over the gatos and were generaly better subs. They had a stronger hull for a deeper dive depth for one :p

The thicker skinned hull was the only appreciable difference between the Balao's and the Gato's.

I gotta go with my old Boat....USS Segundo (SS 398) :rock: :rock: