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USS PAMPANITO (SS-383)

Day Program

Pampanito at the pier
Image credit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; photo: Steve Danford

Here's your opportunity to get a first-hand look at one of the once-secret naval vessels that helped to win World War II; The USS Pampanito (SS-383).  The Pampanito is a World War II fleet submarine and provides an excellent field trip experience for classes exploring the history of World War II or for other educational groups seeking an out-of-the-ordinary experience. As one of the last surviving submarines from America's World War II fleet, the USS Pampanito provides a unique opportunity to bring alive the history most students can only read about. (More about the Pampanito.)

Using our on-board self-guided audio tour units, your group can walk the deck and tour the interior of an actual submarine while learning about the important role played by the "Silent Service." Your tour will describe the difficult conditions under which the crews of these vessels toiled while you learn about the basic principles of submarine operation. A guided tour, lead by a submarine veteran, may also be available. Please call or e-mail for more information.

For educational groups we offer a special admission rate of $4.00 per child and $6.00 per adult to tour the USS Pampanito. Children under age 6 are always free. Located centrally at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, a trip to the USS Pampanito places you nearby many other world-famous attractions to help you round out your day.

For more information or to make reservations, please call Education Director, C. J. Wierzbowski
at (415) 775-1943 ext.13 or drop us a note (attn: Pampanito-CJ).

 

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