USS Gato

USS Gato

Two submarines of the United States Navy have borne the name USS "Gato", named for a species of small shark found in waters along the west coast of Mexico.

*The first USS "Gato" (SS-212), the lead ship of her class, saw action during World War II.
*The second USS "Gato" (SSN-615), a "Thresher"-class submarine, saw action during the Cold War.


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