USS Pargo (SS-264)

USS Pargo (SS-264)

USS Pargo (SS-264), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the pargo, a fish of the genus Lutjanus found in the West Indies.

The first Pargo (SS-264) was laid down 21 May 1942 by Electric Boat Co., Groton, CT; launched 24 January 1943; sponsored by Miss Belle Baruch; and commissioned 26 April 1943, Lt. Comdr. Ian C. Eddy in command.

Read more about USS Pargo (SS-264):  First and Second War Patrols, August – December 1943, Third, Fourth, and Fifth War Patrols, March – October 1944, Sixth and Seventh War Patrols, October 1944 – March 1945, Eighth War Patrol, July – September 1945