Submarine - USS GATO SS-212 1941

Submarines of the "Gato" type (eng. gato, a type of cat shark, borrowed from the Spanish el gato, cat) - a series of American submarines of the Second World War. Based on the previous Tambor project, the Gato project has undergone significant upgrades that have improved the patrol and combat qualities of the submarines. Modified diesel engines and batteries increased the range and duration of patrols. The living conditions of the crew have also significantly improved. The Gato class bears the name of the first ship in the series, USS Gato (SS-212).