U.S.S. Batfish - Oklahoma
U.S.S. Batfish - Muskogee, Oklahoma's World War Two Submarine
The U.S.S. Batfish is one of Oklahoma's most fascinating historic landmarks. Launched in 1943, she sank three Japanese
submarines in less than 76 hours, a record still unmatched by any other submarine. Today she rests on a riverbank in the
historic city of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The location at first might seem odd, but a visit quickly reveals the care and respect
with which this famed vessel is treated. Double click on any of the photographs below to see them in larger scale.
submarines in less than 76 hours, a record still unmatched by any other submarine. Today she rests on a riverbank in the
historic city of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The location at first might seem odd, but a visit quickly reveals the care and respect
with which this famed vessel is treated. Double click on any of the photographs below to see them in larger scale.
| The pathway to the U.S.S. Batfish is lined by memorial plaques, each telling the story of a U.S. submarine lost in World War Two. |
| This is a closer view of one of the memorial plaques. Each gives vital information about a lost sub and its crew. The sheer number gives pause for thought. |
| A view of the U.S.S. Batfish from the starboard side. The submarine now rests on dry land, an unusual situation that helps assure its preservation. |
| Another view of the Batfish, this one from the port side, provides a better idea of the scale and streamlining of the submarine. |
Photographic Tour
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| The War Memorial Park surrounding the Batfish includes displays of a wide variety of military artifacts as well as an outstanding small museum. |
| A closer view of the bow of the submarine provides a good idea of how she might have looked when she served her country during World War Two. |
| Some idea of the cramped living conditions endured by the crew of the Batfish can be gained by squeezing between these bunks in one of the berthing areas. |
| The bow torpedo tubes of the U.S.S. Batfish can be seen by climbing down inside the submarine. She sank fifteen ships, including three submarines. |