Balao, the class lead boat, was commissioned 4 Feb 1943 and reported to Brisbane for operational duty on 10 July 1943. How did you get one six months earlier, you lucky dog? If you had enough pull at BuShips to get a Balao rushed into service 6 months early, you probably got the top-secret developmental ultra-high-explosive torpedo warheads as well.
I urge you to be VERY careful on your next patrol, because you used up a lot of good luck on that one!
On the other hand, if you are always this lucky, who do you like in the World Cup?
