USS Blackfish
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USS Blackfish, a Gato-class submarine in commission from 1942 to 1946, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the blackfish. During World War II, she completed five war patrols in
The launch of USS Blackfish (SS-221) on 18 April 1942.
USS Blackfish (SS-221) in 1945.
Gato-class submarine
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The Gato class of submarines was built for the United States Navy and launched in 1941–1943. Named after the lead vessel of the class, USS Gato, they were the first mass-produced U.S. submarine class
USS Blackfish
…USS Blackfish (SS-221), a Gato-class submarine in commission from 1942 to 1946, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the blackfish. During World War II, she completed…
USS Gato off Mare Island Navy Yard, on 29 November 1944
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