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Step back into time and tour a WWII submarine and a Prohibition-Era Coast Guard Cutter. These vessels are currently berthed in Muskegon, Michigan at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum. They are the USS SILVERSIDES SS-236 and the USCGC McLane W-146. The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum is located on the south side of the channel wall near beautiful Lake Michigan, also features a maritime museum and gift shop. Become an official "Crew Member" for a night, ask about the overnight encampment program. Tours available all year.
preetkau | October 2025
Not Optional to Skip
It's an antique now, but this is submarine history that should be seen. This makes the Mil-Musk Ferry more worth it. A great chance to get a lot of quality photos. . They have done a great job with...
Ferenc P | October 2025
Recommended for History Lovers
The Silversides was the fourth submarine we visited. It was very refreshing that the visit inside the sub is self-guided. There is more time to see the gears and levers and experince what it was like...
Ken S | September 2025
A Challenge For You
Who can be the first to get this right: how many gauges are on the USS Silversides? Clocks count (a gauge of time); indicator lights do not. Just ballparking, maybe 300? Subs are highly complex...
Howard S | September 2025
Part of cruise excursions
Fascinating and informative. Very close quarters for big crew for 53 day tour. Hold 16 torpedoes. Very small hatches. Guide was excellent. This ship was launched within 2 weeks of the Pearl Harbor...
seescokid | August 2025
NOT for big and tall!! Grandkids (10 yr olds) loved it
Grandma and grandpa took her to 10 year-old grandkids and they enjoyed it thoroughly but grandpa could not even get into the sub got down and looked at. I said no way Jose so if you are a...
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