Everyone talks about the Gato class, but what about the Balao class?

Barkhorn1x · 03-17-07, 09:11 AM

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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.