The USS Silversides (SS-236) is a Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1941. It played a significant role during World War II, completing a total of 13 patrols in the Pacific Theater. The submarine is known for its successful engagements against enemy shipping, sinking numerous vessels. After the war, the USS Silversides was decommissioned in 1946 and later became a museum ship in Muskegon, Michigan. It is preserved as a historical site, allowing visitors to explore its interior and learn about submarine warfare and naval history.