I toured the Becuna, a WWII warship and the only submarine of its kind left in the world. Take a look inside.
The museum is also home to the Balao-class submarine USS Becuna (SS-319), which was credited with sinking two Japanese tankers during the Second World War.
General Admission: $18.00 (Adult - USS Olympia only) Admiral Dewey Package: $32 (Adult Inc. Olympia, Engine Room, Museum Building, Submarine Becuna) Another key attraction at the Independence ...
After serving in World War II and as a training ship afterward, the USS Becuna was enhanced with a GUPPY 1-A conversion in 1951. The submarine carried out various peacetime missions, such as ...
The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II. Becuna underwent a Greater Underwater Propulsive Power (GUPPY) 1-A modernization in 1951. Now a ...
The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II. The sub underwent a Greater Underwater Propulsive Power 1-A modernization in 1951. Now a museum ...
The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II. Becuna underwent a Greater Underwater Propulsive Power (GUPPY) 1-A modernization in 1951. Now a ...