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Originally Posted by tennozan
Well, it's 1943 and after 8 patrols I return to Pearl and get message from command that they are offering me a new boat. My choice to take her or not. I do and she's a beaut - Balao class. Reading the specs on the boat classes I can't see much difference over my Gato but gee don't she shine?  Now to give her a proper shakedown cruise...
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Oh my gosh, take her and run before they change their minds!
@Finquan: Most interesting. I should, perhaps, learn to read the captions?
I just assumed that my Gato didn't have the same tower as my Tambor so the conning tower was part of the model! Wonder in an unlabeled pic of Gato how you would identify the class? They were so close in appearance. Love my Balao though! I'm 21% hull damaged and still have a great performing boat! (stupid deck gun at escort tricks)