USS Becuna, Museum ship at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, US.
The USS Becuna submarine stretches 312 feet long and features multiple compartments showcasing original equipment, control stations, and living quarters from its naval service.
Commissioned in 1944, this Balao-class submarine completed five war patrols in World War II and sank two Japanese tankers in the Pacific theater.
The Independence Seaport Museum maintains the submarine as an educational facility where visitors learn about underwater warfare and naval operations through exhibits.
The submarine opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours included in various admission packages starting at the Forward Torpedo Room.
This vessel remains the last GUPPY 1-A submarine in existence, featuring modifications from the Greater Underwater Propulsive Power Program of the 1950s.
Location: Philadelphia
GPS coordinates: 39.94353,-75.14117
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:15
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