The USS Argonaut (SS-475) was a Tench-class submarine of the United States Navy that served during and after World War II. Commissioned in 1945, the submarine saw action in the Pacific Theater, conducting patrols and engaging in various operations. After the war, the USS Argonaut underwent several overhauls and modifications, including being converted to a GUPPY II-type submarine to improve its performance and capabilities. During the Cold War era, the USS Argonaut was involved in training exercises, operations, and deployments in various locations, including the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The submarine also participated in research and development projects, testing new technologies and equipment for underwater operations. In 1963, the USS Argonaut was decommissioned and subsequently transferred to Italy, where it served in the Italian Navy as the Leonardo da Vinci (S 525) until it was decommissioned in 1974. The submarine was later sold for scrap. The USS Argonaut's service history reflects the evolving role of submarines in naval operations, from wartime missions to peacetime activities and experimentation with new technologies. Its contributions during World War II and the Cold War era highlight the importance of submarines in maintaining maritime security and conducting strategic missions.

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