Pearl Harbor is also home to the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, located right next door to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. The USS Bowfin Submarine was Launched on December 7, 1942 and began her patrols in World War II nicknamed the "Pearl Harbor Avenger". During the course of her nine wartime patrols she sank an astonishing number of 44 enemy ships & accumulated over 98,758 nautical miles traveled during her time at sea.
Currently, the submarine is operated as a "living museum" to the public & provides in-depth audio tours that guide you through the sub as you explore its upper deck and inside as well. In addition to the Bowfin sub, the Pacific Submarine Museum can be visited where you can explore the fascinating history of submarines, with the first daring attempt in 1776 to use a submersible in warfare to the feats of todays nuclear submarines. The Museum Giftshop provides lots of nautical and naval items that include hats, t-shirts, books, movies and unique souvenir gifts for all ages to remember your visit to the USS Bowfin.
The park is also home to the World War II Submarine Waterfront Memorial, which stands in silent tribute to the 52 American submarines and more than 3,500 submariners lost in World War II. The Memorial provides a gorgeous overlook of Pearl Harbor & Ford Island as well.
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