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Outreach Program

We offer presentations on the history and science of submarines at schools or other educational groups on Oahu and the Neighbor Islands. There is no charge for this service, and weekday scheduling is flexible.  Homeschooling and scouting groups are welcome to participate in this program, as well.

  • Objective: To familiarize 4th or 5th grade students with the history and functioning of U.S. submarines
  • Formal Lesson Plan designed to fit into science and history studies
  • Hands-on, interactive demonstration of a diving and surfacing model submarine
  • Graphic and textual information, including photographs and posters
  • Educational handouts for each student

For more information, or to schedule a visit to your school or educational organization, please contact Charles R. Hinman, Education & Outreach, at (808) 423-1341 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Secrets of the Sub

Victory At Cost

Victory at a cost

During World War II, The United States Submarine Force, encompassing less than 2% of the U.S. Navy's fleet, inflicted destruction on Japanese maritime power. U.S. submarines were responsible for sinking over 30% of the Japanese Navy including eight aircraft carriers, one battleship and eleven cruisers.  More importantly, the Submarine Force sank 2,400 Japanese merchant ships totaling 4.9 million tons.

Chart of Enemy Ships

However, this success did not come without risk. Out of a total of 14,000 submariners who fought in peril under the sea took losses of over 3,500 officers and men.  Approximately one in four submariners never returned.

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The USS Bonefish submarine plaque is one of fifty-two memorials at the Waterfront Memorial at Bowfin Park.