USS Torsk
USS Torsk is a museum ship in Baltimore that served as a submarine during World War II and now sits docked at the Inner Harbor for public tours. The vessel stretches over 300 feet (91 meters) in length and displays a dark, weathered exterior shaped by decades of service.
This submarine was built in 1944 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and saw combat missions in the Pacific near the end of World War II. The vessel sank three Japanese ships, including two frigates just days before Japan surrendered.
The name Torsk comes from the Norwegian word for codfish, a creature that swims in cold waters and hides well below the surface. This naming tradition connects the vessel to its silent underwater missions, moving unseen like the fish it was named after.
Access into the submarine is through narrow hatches and steep ladders, so entry can be challenging for visitors with limited mobility. The tour takes about half an hour and involves moving through tight passageways where you may need to duck and turn sideways.
The submarine completed over ten thousand dives during its active years, more than most other vessels in its class. Many original controls and equipment from the 1940s remain on board, offering an authentic look at wartime technology.
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