USS Pampanito Maritime Museum
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USS Pampanito was the ship in the US Navy, which was named after the gaff-topsail pompano.
The ship now serves as a historic landmark and has been converted into a maritime museum. USS Pampanito Maritime Museum is located at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf.
The Pampanito is a Balao class submarine in the US Navy fleet. The submarine was used in World War II. It is remembered foundly as she made a vital contribution during the war.
It was restored as a museum in November 1975. Thousands of people visit this unique maritime museum every year. Visitors can look at different aspects of World War II in this ship. It exhibits the technology used at the time.
They can stroll around various levels inside the ship. Visiting this museum adds to people’s knowledge about the war.
They can glimpse life on a submarine and see photographs of World War II, displayed inside the ship.
Category: Museums
Address: Pier 45
Email: lynn_cullivan@nps.gov
Website http://www.maritime.org
Telephone: 415-561-6662
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