USS Bowfin (SS/AGSS-287), is a Balao -class submarine of the United States Navy named for the bowfin fish. Since 1981, she has been open to public tours at the USS Bowfin Submarine …

USS Bowfin (SS-287) is a fleet attack submarine that fought in the Pacific during WWII, and helped to make famous the term, “Silent Service.” Bowfin was launched on 7 December 1942, …

Launched exactly one year after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Bowfin (SS-287), was dubbed the “Pearl Harbor Avenger.” She went on to become one of the most decorated …

The USS Bowfin was a Balao-class Fleet Submarine designed for long-range operations and integrated fleet missions. The United States Navy developed Balao-class submarines during …

Tour the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum and World War II submarine Bowfin, which survived nine war patrols, and learn what life in the "Silent Service" was like for her 80-man crew.

The Bowfin was finally retired in 1971 and taken back to Pearl Harbor to serve as a memorial to the highly successful submarine fleet and the men who served aboard submarines during WWII.

Explore the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Discover the history of WWII submarines and honour the brave crew of the USS Bowfin.

USS Bowfin is a National Historic Landmark and museum ship that showcases what it was like to live and serve on a submarine from the WWII. The Bowfin Submarine Museum is home to …

On this exclusive private tour, you’ll walk the decks of the historic USS Bowfin (SS-287) and explore the museum’s world-class exhibits alongside a career submariner.

Bowfin arrived at Tompkinsville, Staten Island, N.Y., on 21 September 1945. She served in the Atlantic Fleet until decommissioned at New London on 12 February 1947 and placed in reserve.