USS Tinosa

USS Tinosa refers to two submarines in the United States Navy, the most notable being USS Tinosa (SS-283), a Gato-class submarine commissioned in 1943 during World War II. Tinosa (SS-283) earned distinction for her aggressive patrols in the Pacific, sinking several enemy vessels and surviving numerous depth charge attacks. One of her most famous actions occurred during her second war patrol, when she encountered a Japanese tanker and experienced repeated torpedo malfunctions, highlighting critical flaws in U.S. torpedo design. After the war, Tinosa was decommissioned in 1953, having earned nine battle stars for her wartime service.