National Historic Landmark

USS BECUNA (SS-319)

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 28, 1978
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002458

About this property

USS Becuna (SS/AGSS-319), a Balao-class submarine in commission from 1944 to 1969, was a submarine of the United States Navy named for the becuna, a pike-like fish of Europe. During World War II, she conducted five war patrols between 23 August 1944 and 27 July 1945, operating in the Philippine Islands, South China Sea, and Java Sea. She is credited with sinking two Japanese tankers totaling 3,888 gross register tons. After World War II, Becuna operated as part of the United States Pacific Fleet from 1945 to 1949. She served in the United States Atlantic Fleet from 1949 to 1969, primarily as a training ship, although she also made two deployments with the United States Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. After her decommissioning, Becuna was designated a National Historic Landmark for her service in World War II. She became a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Location

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.94357, -75.14119

Categories

MILITARYENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was USS BECUNA (SS-319) listed on the National Register?

USS BECUNA (SS-319) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1978.

What type of historic resource is USS BECUNA (SS-319)?

USS BECUNA (SS-319) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is USS BECUNA (SS-319) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. USS BECUNA (SS-319) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for USS BECUNA (SS-319)?

The period of significance for USS BECUNA (SS-319) is recorded as the industrial era.

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