USS Redfin (SS-272)

USS Redfin (SS/SSR/AGSS-272), a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the redfin, any of several North American fishes with reddish fins.

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''Gato''-class - Submarine - United States Navy - Redfin - Fish

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Redfin (SS-272) was laid down 16 February 1942 by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Manitowoc, Wisc.; launched 4 April 1943; sponsored by Mrs. B. B. Wygant; and commissioned 31 August 1943, Lt. Comdr. R. D. King in comand.

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16 February - 1942 - Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. - Manitowoc, Wisc. - 4 April - 1943 - 31 August

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