USS Peto (SS-265), a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the peto, a sharp-nosed tropical fish of the mackerel family.

USS Peto (SS 265) was the first submarine built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Peto began her first patrol on April 2, 1943, from Brisbane, Australia. In all she completed ten war patrols in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, sinking seven ships, for a total tonnage of 29,139 tons and earning eight Battle Stars.

2015年10月11日 · The SS-265 USS Peto was the first United States Gato class submarine built by a freshwater shipyard, the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. The shipyard was located on Lake Michigan in the port city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

2023年3月27日 · Peto (SS-265) was laid down 18 June 1941 by the Manitowoc Ship Building Co., Manitowoc, Wise.; launched 30 April 1942; sponsored by Mrs. E. A. Lofquist; and commissioned 21 November 1942, Lt....

Starboard side view of the tug Manshipco and a 3/4 port side view of the submarine Peto (SS-265) as the tug tows the Peto (SS-265) up the Manitowoc River back to the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company shipyards. The tug is starting to turn the submarine in preparation for its return to the building berth.

2018年3月22日 · The U.S. Navy submarine USS Peto (SS-265) in a floating drydock on the Mississippi River. The USS Peto and the nine submarines comprising the first Naval contract were completed two years before the contract delivery date. Total production of 28 submarines was completed for $5 million less than the original estimate for the two contracts.

Launched April 30, 1942 as USS Peto (SS-265) named for the Peto fish sponsored by Mrs. E. A. Lofquist with great fanfare and news coverage as the first submarine built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy. Commissioned November 21, 1942 in the U.S. Navy (USN) with Lieutenant Commander William T. Nelson in command.

Peto moved to the Truk-Kavieng-Rabaul traffic routes on 20 September; and two days later, sighted five escorted ships headed toward Rabaul. She lost her attack chance at the last moment when the enemy made a radical change of course. While Peto attempted to close for a night attack, an alert escort only 7,000 yards away detected her. The enemy ...

One torpedo hit the target and 2,827-ton Chinkai Maru sank in four minutes. On 29 November, Peto attacked a small coastal tanker with her last torpedoes and she sailed for home. Peto arrived at Guam 6 December and underwent a refit before …

Postmark probably originated from the sender's ship, USS PRAIRIE STATE IX-15 . Commissioning. Censored, Officer's mail. The postmark commemorates the combined reunion of the 28 boats built at Manitowoc during WWII. Credited with sinking...