Lagarto was the 21st of 28 submarines built in Manitowoc during World War II. The keel was laid on Jan. 12, 1944. She was launched on May 28, 1944, and was commissioned Oct. 14, 1944.

Lagarto was the 21st of 28 submarines built in Manitowoc during World War II. The keel was laid on Jan. 12, 1944. She was launched on May 28, 1944, and was commissioned Oct. 14, 1944.

Among these historic vessels is USS Lagarto (SS 371), the 21st submarine built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. On May 3, 1945, during its second war patrol, Lagarto was lost with all 80 ...