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USS Pampanito

A World War II submarine museum at Pier 45 on Fisherman's Wharf, run by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association.

Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf · San Francisco, CA

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Price: $25–$50
Good for: History lovers
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Groups with kids
Public transit nearby: Jefferson St & Taylor StLight rail and Bus F, MARKET & WHARVES BUS, OWL TARAVAL · 0.2 mi away
Jones St & Beach StLight rail and Bus F, MARKET & WHARVES BUS, OWL TARAVAL · 0.2 mi away
Hyde St & Beach StCable car PH · 0.3 mi away
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Flying in: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is about 12 miles away.
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About USS Pampanito

USS Pampanito is a World War II submarine docked at Historic Pier 45 on Fisherman's Wharf and operated as a museum by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. The submarine made six patrols in the Pacific and sank six ships, and it is a National Historic Landmark. Visitors board the boat on a self-guided visit with a 30-minute audio tour, and the pier has a visitor center and gift shop. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm, with last boarding at 5:30pm.

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#maritime history

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