Alabama: (Satellite)
Alabama on the left and Drum on the right with the Aircraft Pavilion in the middle.
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| Street View, Apr 2019 |
It is hard to see in the above view, but they have aircraft parked in front of the submarine.
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| Street View, Apr 2014 |
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| Maritime History Archives posted The WWII Submarine That Now Rests on Dry Land in Alabama In the past, this submarine stalked enemy ships far beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. However, now the scene is very different. USS Drum (SS-228), one of the United States submarines that served during World War II, now stands silently on concrete supports in Mobile, Alabama. The ship that was once part of the American Navy's combat strength has left the sea and become a silent witness to the history of warfare. After completing 13 war patrols in the Pacific, the USS Drum recorded an extraordinary achievement by earning 12 Battle Stars. This Gato-class submarine is also credited with sinking 15 enemy ships during the war. When World War II ended, its combat duty gradually came to an end. However, unlike many other warships that were eventually scrapped or turned into scrap metal, the USS Drum had the opportunity to remain as part of American history. On May 18, 1969, the USS Drum arrived in Mobile, Alabama, to become part of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The ship was then opened to the public on July 4, 1969, as a floating museum. For many years, visitors could see the submarine up close while it was still in the water. However, after suffering damage from a storm in 2001, a major decision was made to move it to land in order to protect and preserve its condition. The relocation marks a new chapter in the journey of the USS Drum. Now, visitors can see the exterior of the submarine that is usually hidden beneath the water's surface, including part of its hull and propeller. Although it no longer sails or carries out military missions, the USS Drum still holds the stories of the sailors who once risked their lives within it. From hunting enemy ships in the Pacific Ocean to becoming a historic monument in Alabama, this submarine proves that a war machine can also have a second life as a reminder of history for future generations. Bill Moak: The best boat Museum I've visited. Extremely well preserved. |
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| Adriano Robazza, Jun 2022 |
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