USS Razorback / TCG Muratreis

USS Razorback is a World War II submarine at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum in North Little Rock. The vessel measures roughly 311 feet (95 meters) and weighs over 2,000 tons when submerged, with torpedo tubes forward and aft.

The submarine carried out five combat patrols in the Pacific between 1943 and 1945 and was anchored in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945, during the Japanese surrender ceremony. After serving with the US Navy, it transferred to the Turkish fleet in 1970 and remained active until 2001.

The vessel represents American naval engineering from the 1940s, demonstrating submarine warfare technology through guided tours at the maritime museum.

The museum opens on weekends and allows visitors to walk through several compartments of the submarine, including crew quarters and the control room. Entry involves a steep ladder, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

The boat was one of the few submarines present at the ceremony in Tokyo Bay and went on to serve for more than five decades afterward. Its hull number changed during Turkish service, but the basic construction remained the same.

Location: Arkansas

GPS coordinates: 34.75361,-92.26361

Latest update: December 9, 2025 13:10