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USS Bowfin, Honolulu, HI

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USS Bowfin

A World War II fleet submarine moored at Pearl Harbor, paired with a museum, that visitors can walk through.

11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818-3104 · Honolulu, HI

About USS Bowfin

The USS Bowfin is a Balao-class submarine that completed nine war patrols in the Pacific between 1943 and 1945. It is moored at Pearl Harbor as a National Historic Landmark and is open for visitors to tour. Self-guided visits cover the submarine, three museum galleries, the Waterfront Memorial honoring lost submarines and crews, and outdoor exhibits on a 2.5-acre site inside the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Audio guides are free, and a private Captain's Tour led by a former submarine commanding officer is offered in limited daily numbers for an additional fee.

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