USS Pampanito

The USS Pampanito is a claustrophobic look into real life on a submarine during World War II.

Here are some interesting facts about the USS Pampanito:

• Sank 6 Japanese warships and damaged four others.

• Submarines during the war represented less than two percent of all U.S. Navy personnel but they were responsible for fifty-five percent of all Japanese tonnage sunk which included a third of their warships.

• Submariners were the highest percentage of men lost of the U.S. military: 24%

• More than 3500 men in 52 submarines did not return.

• They say they are on "eternal patrol".

• Today all submariners are volunteers.

  Take A Tour of the USS pampanito

  Location

  The submarine is located at Pier 45 near Fisherman's Wharf.

  It is located on Jefferson Street between Leavenworth St. and Pier 39.

  

  Hours

  The submarine is open from:

  October to Memorial Day: Sunday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  Memorial Day to September: Thursday to Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  Prices

  Admission is $9 per person

  Family pass is available for $20 for two adults and up to four kids - a great deal!

  Contact Information

  Phone number: 415-775-1943

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