USS Steelhead (SS-280)

Commissioned as a Gato-class submarine, USS Steelhead (SS-280) joined a fleet of boats that fundamentally changed the balance of power in the Pacific. The Gato-class displaced approximately 1,525 tons surfaced and carried 24 torpedoes, making them formidable commerce raiders capable of strangling Japan's maritime supply lines. Our Steelhead merchandise honors the crew who served aboard this submarine. Designed for submarine veterans, military history collectors, and the families who share in the legacy of undersea service, each item reflects the authentic spirit of the Silent Service.