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U.S.S. Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
11 Arizona Memorial Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phone: 808 423 1341 --
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Statement of Purpose:
To preserve and interpret the history of the United States submarine force.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park's mission is to restore and preserve the WWII submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287). Bowfin Park's parent organization, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association (PFSMA), is a non-profit group that receives no federal
or state funding to assist in its mission.
Highlights & Collections:
USS Bowfin Submarine Musuem & Park is home to the historic WWII submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287), also known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger." This restored WWII submarine is one of only 15 U.S. WWII submarines still in existence today. Vistors can go on
aboard and explore below deck to imagine what life must have been like her USS Bowfin's 80 man crew during war. Adjacent museum explores the intriguing history of submarines, both past and present. New exhibits include a Poseidon C-3 missile which
allows visitors to examine the inner workings of a missile. The Park's Waterfront Memorial stands in tribute to the more than 3,500 submariners who gave the ultimate sacrifice and are now serving "on eternal patrol."
Exhibits:
Restored WWII submarine USS Bowfin, Museum of Submarine History and Memorial.
www.bowfin.org
Hours:
- Open Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Last tour of the submarine is at 4:30 p.m.
Admission & Directions:
Submarine & Museum Tour
- $8 Adult
- $6 Adult (Hawaii resident, military or senior citizen, all with proper ID)
- $3 Child (ages 4 to 12)
Note: Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the submarine for safety reasons, however they are admitted into the Museum at no charge.
Located adjacent to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Images.
USS Bowfin (SS-287)
Restored WWII submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287), aka the "Pearl Harbor Avenger"
Key Personnel:
Gerald L. Hofwolt, Executive Director
Robert Burt, Director of Operations
Nancy J. Richards, Museum Supervisor
Charles R. Hinman, Director of Education & Outreach~
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