US Gato Class: Our Gato Class model ship is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our model ships are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The Gato Class model ship’s parts including the weaponries, armament, guns and hulls are extremely accurate and precise based on the original blueprint of the actual ship. It will fascinate anyone who gazes at it for its remarkable and exceptional quality. The Gato Class model ship comes with an extremely durable base stand marked with the ship’s official insignia. Gato Class History: The Gato class submarine was the state of the art design for American submarines at the beginning of World War II. The first Gato class submarine ever built was the Drum, which was commissioned on November 1, 1941. This submarine was the only Gato class submarine to be in service before the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was the first of 73 Gato class submarines ordered in 1940 in response to the realization that the US would probably become involved in the current war. The Gatos were enlarged versions of the Tambor class submarines. These submarines are 350 tons heavier and four feet longer. The Gatos carried the burden of the submarine war from late 1942 until victory. Of the remaining Gatos, 18 were lost to enemy action in the Pacific. Gato class submarines are successful submarines that are tested to be fast, strong and well armed. These submarines are suited for long-range patrols necessary to fight in the Pacific. USS Silversides, USS Drum, USS Cobia, and USS Cod are all Gato class submarines. They all appear to meet the criteria for designation as National Historic Landmarks.