by superadmin | Apr 30, 2020 | #BOWFINandBEYOND, Artifacts, history, submarine, uss bowfin, wwii
Various Artifacts Left Aboard USS Bowfin During Bowfin’s long service between 1942 and 1971 lots of items were mistakenly left on board, some stowed so well that we still find them today. A few of the most notable objects found are: an old “Welcome Aboard” pamphlet,...
by superadmin | Apr 30, 2020 | history, periscope #BOWFINandBEYOND, submarine, wwii
Bowfin Park’s Outdoor Periscope Exhibit WWII submarines traditionally had two periscopes; a navigation or observation periscope and targeting, or commander’s, periscope. The observation scope, used to scan the sea surface and sky, typically had a wide...
by superadmin | Oct 24, 2019 | gift shop, pearl harbor, submarine gifts, uss bowfin, wwii
Gift shop prior to remodelAs part of the $20 million revitalization project, USS Bowfin Submarine & Park’s gift shop was temporarily closed for renovations. However, after a month and a half, we are happy to announce that the museum gift shop’s renovation is...
