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USS Barb (SS.220) Gato Class Submarine (Warship Profile 34) 1973
by Commander USN W. H. Cracknell

USS Barb (SS-220), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the barbus. Her keel was laid down on 7 June 1941 by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut. She was launched on 2 April 1942 (sponsored by Mrs. Charles A. Dunn, wife of Rear Admiral Dunn), and commissioned on 8 July 1942, Lieutenant Commander John R. Waterman in command.

American fleet submarine of WWII, one of the famous Gato class. Black & white illustrations, color 4 page foldout, specifications, Barb's commanding officers.

Publisher: Profile Publications Ltd
Series: Warship Profile, 34
Year: 1973
Pages: 30 pages
Format: PDF
Size: 4.4 MB

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