Paddle SS-263 - History
Paddle(SS-263: dp. 1,526 (surf.), 2,424 (subm.),1. 311& 39;9& 34;, b. 27& 39;3& 34;dr. 15& 39;3& 34;; s. 20.25 k. (surf.), 8.75 k. (subm.) cpl. 60, a. 10 21& 34; tt., 1 3& 34;, 2 .50 car., 2 .30 car.; cl. ~Cato)Paddle (SS-263) was laid down 1 May 1942 by Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.; launched 30 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs.