Page 421 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

“THE PEARL HARBOR AVENGER” The USS BOWFIN was USS UTAH MEMORIAL Because the USS UTAH Memorial is
launched on December 7, 1942, exactly one year to the day after the not easily accessible to the public, few are able to pay their respects
infamous Pearl Harbor attack, and so she acquired this nickname. to the loss of this ship and her crewmen, many of whom are still
She was destined to wreak havoc on the Japanese Navy, sinking entombed within, ever since she was torpedoed and capsized on
four military ships and 39 merchant ships during a total of nine December 7, 1941. However, she certainly deserves an honorable
war patrols. The USS BOWFIN combined with the rest of the U.S. mention on the face of this map. IT is difficult to pay her a proper
Submarine Fleet in ultimately destroying 55% of all of Japan’s vast respect, but here is the caption I wrote: This site is seldom visited
naval force during World War II. BOWFIN is also recognized for due to lack of drive-up convenience. The ship capsizedafter being
meritorious support in laying mines, rescuing downed aviators, struck by two torpedoes during the December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor
and supplying Philippine guerrilla troops. However, during the war attack,and remains that way today. The exact number of sailors
the U.S. lost 52 submarines and 3500 submariners. A monumemt at who died during the Pearl Harbor attack and are still entombed
the USS BOWFIN Park commemorates the loss of these heroes. inside is not known.

HANGAR 37 is Phase I of the museum development and will open
to the public on December 7, 2006. The hangar is 42,000 square
feet, and will feature a World War II era aircraft and artifacts, a
theater, a store, a restaurant, a flight simulation center, and an edu-
cation center for children.

HANGAR 79 is Phase II of the museum development. The hangar
is 76,000 square feet, and will contain aircraft exhibits focusing on
the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold Wars. It will also include replicas of
modern aircraft and spacecraft.

HANGAR 54 is Phase III of the museum development. The hangar
is 86,000 square feet, and will contain exhibits focusing on World
War II in the Pacific. It will also feature a full-scale replica of part of
an aircraft carrier flight deck.

THE CONTROL TOWER Phase IV of the Pacific Aviation Mu-
seum development will feature the Ford Airfield’s Control Tower,
opening in 2008.