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HOME PROJECTS PUBLICATIONS TRAINING USS DORADO ABOUT US More. On Eternal Patrol The Crew The exploration of the USS DORADO SS248 a World War II Gatoclass submarine lost in the Caribbean in 1943 resulted in founding MERS to continue research into maritime fields of interest. This foundation educates and trains professionals and amateurs and commercial and recreational divers in various fields of maritime interest and how best to pursue such education. Here you will find our publications that pertain to the USS DORADO explorations and related information about the MERS Research Program MRP Series of monographs Maritime Education and Research Society MERS The Maritime Education and Research Society MERS is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Delaware.