Sub USS Drum - Up On Blocks - Mobile AL
Posted by: 
nomadwillie
N 30° 40.876 W 088° 01.004
16R E 402612 N 3394719
A World War II submarine up on dry land, right next to the parking lot. It's 311 ft. long, launched in 1941, serving here as a museum since 1969.
Waymark Code: WMTTFR
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2017
Views: 2
On May 18, 1969, USS Drum (SS-228) arrived under tow at Battleship Memorial Park. She was opened to the public on Friday, July 4, 1969 and became the nation's first submarine to be on permanent display as a museum.
Price of Admission: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Location Website: [Web Link]
Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
When posting a new log for a waymark, please include a picture if there isn't one included on the original posting. Add your thoughts about the roadside attraction and let everyone know if it is worth while stopping to see.