Gato Submarine Scale Model Submarine

 

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Gato Submarine Scale Model Submarine

Item#: MBBSGCT

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $254.95


Length: 19.5"


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Gato Submarine Scale Model Submarine

Factory Direct Models bring back to life this famous Historic Military Submarine Gato Submarine in the form of a Museum Quality Scale Model. This Gato Submarine Scale Model Submarine was hand crafted using the finest Philippine Mahogany and was sealed to last for generations. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their Photographs Factory Direct Models master artisans created this Historic Submarine into a detailed Display Model.

Please note that the stand shown in this photograph may vary or change with the model you receive.

We also make Custom Made to meet your specifications with the capability to include your company logo and inscribed inscription plaque to make your scale model a personalized work of art. If you would like personalized Custom Made Model Please Call (866) 580-8727.

Gato Submarine History:

The first USS Gato submarine was first launched in 21 August 1941, commissioned in 31 December 1941 and decommissioned in 16 March 1946. It was the first submarine that was produced massively between 1941 and 1945.

In New York and Baltimore, the submarine was placed in service as a Naval Reserve Training vessel. And in March 1 1960, it was placed out of service from the Navy. From its service in the Second World War, it received battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation.

It has the finest American design and has the standard type of US submarine from the Second World War. It was based on the Tambor submarine. Modifications and improvements were done on the Gato to increase its combat abilities. Batteries and its engines were improved to increase the period of its patrol.