Atlas Editions Submarines 7169-104
Balao-class Submarine Diecast Model
USN, SS-311 USS Archerfish, USA, 1945

1:350 Scale		Length		Width
Balao-class Submarine		10.75"		1"

USS Archerfish (SS/AGSS-311) was a Balao-class submarine. She was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the archerfish. Archerfish is best known for sinking the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano in November 1944, the largest warship ever sunk by a submarine. For this achievement, she received a Presidential Unit Citation after World War II. Archerfish's keel was laid down on 22 January 1943 in the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. She was launched on 28 May 1943, sponsored by Miss Malvina Thompson, the personal secretary to first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The boat was commissioned on 4 September 1943, Lieutenant Commander George W. Kehl in command.

Balao-class Submarine

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Atlas Editions Submarines

The Atlas Editions "Submarines" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of submarines in 1:350 scale.

Atlas "Submarines" diecast models feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines and surface details.
• Cut-away sections revealing interior details.
• Display stand with metal name plate.