USS Skate (SS-305)
USS Skate (SS-305) was a United States Navy Balao-class submarine named for the skate, a type of ray.
Skate was laid down at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard of Vallejo, California, 1 August 1942. She was launched on 4 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. George P. Shamer and commissioned on 15 April with Commander Eugene B. McKinney in command.
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