Model of the US Navy submarine USS Barb

Model of the US Navy submarine USS Barb

USS Barbel (SS-220), a Gato-class submarine, was the first US Navy ship named after Barbus, a genus of ray-finned fish. She compiled one of the most outstanding reports on U.S. submarines during World War II. During her seven war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy ships with a total displacement of 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'yō. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, Barb received the President's Award. During her twelfth and final patrol of the war, she landed a group of carefully selected crew members who blew up a train, which became the only ground combat operation on the Japanese islands.

Scale: 1:350
Length: About 27cm
Injection molding and plastic construction.
A collector's item.
The best gift to the collector.
Warning: Recommended for children 14 years and older.