USS Ling

The USS Ling is a combat submarine of the Balao class that now sits as a floating museum site along the Hackensack River. The vessel preserves original naval equipment including navigation instruments, torpedo rooms, and crew living quarters from its active service years.

The submarine was built in Philadelphia in 1942 and later served as a naval training vessel from 1960 to 1971. It was then converted into a museum ship, preserving an important chapter of American submarine history.

The vessel shows how submarine crews lived and worked in confined spaces underwater. Visitors can understand the daily routines and conditions these sailors experienced during their service.

The submarine is moored along the Hackensack River and visible from nearby streets, but currently closed to visitors due to damage and structural issues. It has been inaccessible to the public since 2016, when flooding affected the vessel.

When sealed compartments were opened in 2006, workers discovered preserved training materials and metal objects from the submarine's operational years. These findings offered insight into the daily routines and maintenance of a combat vessel.

Location: Hackensack

Inception: January 1, 1943

Address: 78 River St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Phone: +12013423268

GPS coordinates: 40.87972,-74.04056

Latest update: December 9, 2025 13:10