Muskogee, Oklahoma - WWII Submarine - USS Batfish

Muskogee, Oklahoma - WWII Submarine - USS Batfish

A World War II sub that sank three Nazi subs plus 11 other vessels. 312 feet long. On dry land! Roadsideamerica.com Report...

Muskogee, Oklahoma - USS Batfish - Submarine

The USS Batfish is undergoing a re-dedication and re-discovery! The Batfish is now air conditioned.

Special events are also enhanced with WWII Living History re-enactors, who serve as members of the crew. This unique group lives on the submarine 24 hrs a day for an entire weekend every August for V-J Day recognition, allowing visitors a unique glimpse into the Batfish past, as they interact with crew members in period uniform portraying life aboard a submarine.

If you've seen the Batfish - come back and see her again. You haven't seen anything yet! New wartime paint scheme soon to be restored! [Bradley, 08/21/2008]

Muskogee, Oklahoma - WWII Submarine - USS Batfish

The USS Batfish (SS-310) is an interesting exhibit, for those curious about history, since it is the champion American submarine of WWII. You have to drive through an area that looks like an industrial park, which may give you the impression that you are lost. The submarine is not air-conditioned, so it can be rather hot inside during the summer months. Even though the submarine is parked on dry land, you might want to bring along some water (to drink). [Darren Stout, 05/13/2001]

[RA: After launching in 1943, the Batfish sank three submarines and eleven other enemy ships. She served various other duties after World War II, retired for good in 1969. This may be the most "landlocked" of all subs on display in the US. Tipster David Hamrick notes: "The self-guided tour takes you the length of the main deck (sorry, no conning tower climbs) and is definitely not for the claustrophobic. Watch your head and step up to go through those hatches!"]

Muskogee, Oklahoma - Submarine

If you're travelling on highway 67 through Muskogee, Oklahoma, you'll just miss the view of a World War II submarine. It is totally on land and in clear view. BTW, their are a total of 23 submarine memorials spread around the country. [Jim Flanders, editor, Tubes Forward, 02/15/1998]