Submarine Monument Surabaya, Naval museum in Genteng district, Surabaya, Indonesia
Submarine Monument Surabaya is a naval museum in Genteng district displaying a complete Soviet Whiskey Class submarine. The vessel sits along Pemuda Street, surrounded by an open plaza with walkways and information panels.
The Soviet Union built the vessel in 1952 and handed it to Indonesia, which used it in several operations. After decades in active service, it was lifted from the water and transformed into a public monument.
The name comes from Pasopati, a figure from Javanese mythology known for precise strikes. Visitors today see instruments, charts, and uniforms showing how the crew lived and worked aboard.
The entire site is easy to walk around, and entering the interior involves narrow passages and stairs. Information is available in English and Indonesian, making the visit accessible for non-native speakers.
The vessel had to be cut into 16 sections to transport it overland and reassemble it at its current spot. It stands as the largest monument of its kind in Asia displaying a complete submarine.
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