October 14, 2021
Lt. Cmdr. Kayla Barron, one of the first women to serve on a Navy submarine, is now one step closer to being one of the first women to walk on the Moon.
Lt. Cmdr. Kayla Barron, one of the first women to serve on a Navy submarine, is now one step closer to being one of the first women to walk on the Moon.
From being a food source to serving as a mascot, goats have a long history in the U.S. Navy.
Did you know that Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", was an underwater fantasy based on submarine advancements and submersible vehicles which had already come to pass?
As the island’s most historic sites prepare to reopen their doors for business, we'd like to remind our visitors of the importance of health and safety.
As long as there have been sailors there have been mascots. The most notable are: cats, dogs, goats, gorillas, and a bear.
Featuring USS Bowfin (SS-287) souvenir launching ribbon. This item is not currently on display but is part of our #HiddenHistory series.
Symbols can hold great meaning; think of the American flag or the logo of your favorite sports team. For Submariners, it’s the submarine warfare insignia or their “dolphins.”
Enjoy either of our two FREE coloring pages. Color them for fun or, for a chance to be featured on our Instagram page.
USS Bowfin’s Museum Curator, Sarah Bellian discusses the maintenance of our Mark V Mod 1 deep sea diving dress or “JAKE” artifact.
We're sharing a few artifacts found left aboard USS Bowfin after her service. -- These items are not currently on display but are part of our #HiddenHistory series.
