USS Trigger, Submarine Gato-class in the US
USS Trigger was a Gato-class diesel-electric submarine launched in 1941 and operated during World War II. The boat carried ten 21-inch torpedo tubes and had robust propulsion systems designed for extended patrol missions.
The boat was commissioned in 1942 and conducted numerous combat operations in the Pacific before being sunk in 1945. Its service was crucial to naval warfare in the Pacific theater during that conflict.
The USS Trigger is remembered for her aggressive tactics and is celebrated in naval history books like 'Submarine!' by Edward L. Beach.
Access to the sunken wreck is available only for certified divers trained in deep wreck diving. Water conditions vary with season and weather, so advance planning is necessary before visiting.
The vessel received a Presidential Unit Citation for exceptional performance during its combat deployments. This rare honor recognized its service under the most demanding conditions in the Pacific.
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