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Submarine Becuna

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👍👍 Amazing experience! Karl our guide in the submarine was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He was able to answer all my questions and clearly knew a lot about the submarine. Definitely worth going to so that you can learn about it. People often mention submarine, ship, guide, tour, knowledgeable, experience, visit, Barracuda,


Address

N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

Website

www.phillyseaport.org

Contact

+1 215-413-8655

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (34 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Anthony O. 1 year ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Amazing experience! Karl our guide in the submarine was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He was able to answer all my questions and clearly knew a lot about the submarine. Definitely worth going to so that you can learn about it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mike M. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a great time there. I had the opportunity to work aboard the uss Olympia in the summer of 1991 as a young sailor stations at the former Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard. thanks to "Polly" our visit was even more enjoyable. she is a very caring employee and very veteran friendly young lady. thank you "Polly" and all the friendly staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I C. 2 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Awesome experience. You really get to climb under deck and see everything inside the submarine. The guide was very knowledgeable and made history feel alive with his authentic and fact-based retelling. Be aware of narrow pathways and tiny doors. We were given enough time to stroll around and take pictures. It’s a very memorable tour and I can’t wait to go there again. Very impressive! The museum ticket includes a tour on the ship. The submarine is an extra $10. Parking is $20. Totally worth it!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matheus 1 year ago on Google • 1050 reviews
    This is a rare opportunity to get into a submarine. A must visit attraction with a great tourist guide that knows every little detail about the ship.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rolf S. 1 year ago on Google • 319 reviews
    USS Becuna was built in 1944 , made 5 war patrols in the Pacific and sank two Japanese tankers. It then was stationed in New London CT for training purposes from 1951 till its decommissioning in 1969. The sub is in beautiful shape, it was modernized extensively after WWII so don't expect this sub to be an untouched WWII era sub but it is definitely worth visiting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 tik o. 11 months ago on Google • 653 reviews
    An interesting, hour-long journey into life in a submarine. (Our guide spoke rather fast as she had to cram in lots of info.) 🚩Beware, visitors with leg problems may have difficulties manuvering the two sets of steep and narrow steps as well as several foot-high, oval-shaped chamber doors they have to climb thru. 🚩FYI: Service animals, we've found out the hard way with our daughter's guide dog, won't be able to access the submarine becoz of these steep steps. Attempting it can prove dangerous for them. We feel this fact should be made clear in websites/google map, and to everyone inquiring about the tour. PS: My husband ended up skipping the tour to care for her guide dog. (We were told we could file for his $12 refund, but we didn't have time to do so.)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isaiah G. 5 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Great place to visit! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the submarine and it's history. It's amazing to see the design of the sub and to imagine what it would have been like to have been a sailor living in it. Prices were great for the amount of time you get on the tour and it's definitely a unique experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deepti K. 1 year ago on Google
    Will come back for it another time. Looks dope from the outside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CHEUK YIN Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Barracuda submarine (SSK-1/SST-3/SS-550) (formerly known as "K-1" (SSK-1)) was the first ship of the Barracuda class in 1951 and the third ship of the US Navy. "Barracuda"-a gluttonous, pike-like breed-is a ship named after. On July 1, 1949, the Electric Boat Department of General Dynamics placed the keel of the Barracuda in Groton, Connecticut. On March 2, 1951, the Barracuda (English: ship naming and launching) (the then ship was named "K-1") was launched by Mrs. Willis Manning Thomas (her deceased husband was the deceased pomfret) Sponsored by the submarine Trevally (SS-181) (commander of USS Pompano (SS-181)); on November 10 of the same year, the Barracuda entered service with Major FA Andrews as the captain. It is worth mentioning that the later President of the United States Jimmy Carter was one of the ship’s officers before the ship entered service until he was transferred on October 16, 1952. [4] (Original) 梭魚號潛艇 (SSK-1/SST-3/SS-550) (原名 「K-1」(SSK-1)),是1951年的梭魚級的首艦,亦是美國海軍第三艘以「梭魚」——一種饞嘴、像狗魚的品種——為名的艦船。1949年7月1日,通用動力公司的電船部在康乃狄克州的格羅頓鎮(英語:Groton, Connecticut)安放梭魚號的龍骨。1951年3月2日,梭魚號下水(英語:ship naming and launching)(當時艦名為「K-1」),由威利斯·曼寧·湯瑪士夫人(她的亡夫是已故的鯧鰺號潛艇(SS-181)(英語:USS Pompano (SS-181))的指揮官)贊助;同年11月10日,梭魚號展開服役,由F. A. 安德魯斯少校擔任艦長。值得一提的是,後來的美國總統吉米·卡特在該艦未服役前就已是該艦軍官之一,直到1952年10月16日被調職為止。[4]
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John W. 3 months ago on Google • 182 reviews New
    Um theres a submarine! Need i say more. Very cool experience and tons of cool facts.

  • 5/5 Arun S. 4 months ago on Google • 153 reviews
    A very good place for kids and adults alike. The package included a guided tour of the sub, a self-guided tour of the ship and the museum. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour. It proved a nice contrast to see both the ship and the submarine together. The museum was surprisingly interactive for kids. Overall half a day well spent and no regrets. Note that you have to pay for the parking separately.

  • 5/5 Ryan W. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Awesome museum to visit our boys loved it! Very knowledgeable staff as well!!

  • 5/5 Harpreet S. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    It was a great experience, our guide Gregory was super knowledgeable. He held through the audiences questions patiently.

  • 3/5 Bob W. 2 years ago on Google
    I found it interesting that a submarine veteran during the Vietnam War era (on SS 343, SSN 650 & SSN 652) had to pay to actually visit the boat.......

  • 5/5 Rewant L. 10 months ago on Google
    Brilliant for naval history enthusiasts.

  • 5/5 Dave S. 2 years ago on Google
    The guided tours of the Becuna are awesome. If you’re interested in subs at all, it’s a very cool visit. If you want to know anything about the boat you could ever ask, Greg is your man. Would recommend to anyone with a passing interest.

  • 5/5 Andrew 4 years ago on Google
    Really different to see a submarine and go around in it. Hard to imagine what it was like during WWII with all the crew and danger.

  • 5/5 Jeremy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Neat to experience a submarine. Also met 2 men on board who served on one of the subs. Great learning opportunity!

  • 5/5 Rob G. 2 years ago on Google
    The guide made all the difference. Learned so much

  • 5/5 Ryan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Super knowledgeable tour guide - seriously one of the best sub tours I have been on. Can’t wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Douglas M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun place a great bathrooms if that's what you need. I did when we visited and the bathrooms were clean and fresh so there's another five star review for you.


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