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USS Pampanito
Up to 2 hours
Visit the USS Pampanito, a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine and memorial and one of the top things to do in San Francisco.
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Overview
Given National Historic Landmark status, this vessel has a rich history ready to be explored and is currently being restored to late summer 1945, to represent the height of WWII submarine development.
As part of your tour, you’ll get a headset with a pre-recorded audio information. Hop on board the vessel and explore the various compartments and rooms. From the living quarters to the torpedoes, you can get a feel for what life aboard the USS Pampanito was like for all of those who served aboard her and similar vessels. As part of the restoration, the Maritime Park Association has scoured the country in search of missing equipment and spare parts. Don’t forget to check out the onboard equipment that has been restored to working order.
The vessel hosts a number of events throughout the year including Pampanito‘s educational day and overnight programs for children to immerse themselves in life on the Pampanito.
Facts
Museum ships are the only museum artifacts that are regularly stored in corrosive saltwater. This means that every seven years Pampanito must be dry-docked in order to inspect, paint and complete vital repairs to her hull.
The vessel made six patrols in the Pacific during World War II. She sank six Imperial Japanese ships and damaged four others.
What's included
Includes general admission and access to permanent exhibitions.
A headset with prerecorded audio information about the vessel is available.
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PIER 45, Shed A, San Francisco, USStandard opening hours
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For more information, visit the USS Pampanito website.
Excellent visit
Joanna ·Very informative and interesting visit. Don’t miss the displays in the main building which has some useful information on.
Viaje en familia
Sonia A ·El canje con Go City es súper fácil. Está en el Pier 45, en Fisherman’s Wharf, y está muy bien indicado, así que es muy fácil llegar. Simplemente enseñas tu pase de Go City y puedes entrar directamente, sin complicaciones. El submarino está súper bien cuidado y muy curioso de visitar. Es un submarino histórico de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y puedes recorrer su interior y ver cómo era la vida a bordo. Además, cuenta con audioguía para conocer mejor su historia. Es una actividad muy divertida y agradable para hacer en familia. Al niño le hizo mucha gracia poder entrar en un submarino de verdad y recorrer todos sus espacios. En definitiva, lo recomendamos mucho. Es una visita diferente, entretenida y además permite conocer un auténtico submarino histórico en pleno Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Claudia ·Interessant ein U-Boot von innen zu sehen, jedoch darf man nicht zu groß und auch nicht zu breit sein sonst passt man nicht durch die engen kleinen Öffnungen.
Nice piece of history
Cello ·Take time to look in a really interesting piece of military history.
Visit USS Pampanito if you like history
Alexa Michael ·I had never heard of this war ship and I like history, so it's good that it is included in the Go City pass. An interesting self-guided walk around the ship and you can take as long as you like. However, the audio guide recording didn't always match up to where you were on the ship.
Love it
Great value had a great time recommend to everybody very cool
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