USS Missouri Battleship

The USS Missouri was an Iowa-class fast battleship launched on 29^th January 1944. Nicknamed "Mighty Mo" or "Big Mo," it was best remembered as the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan that brought World War II to an end on 2^nd September 1945. She is now on permanent display as a museum ship at the Battleship Missouri Memorial at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

On the deck of the ship are gun turrets which are the main weaponry of the battleship. Numerous kamikaze aircrafts had been downed by these guns.

The bridge is open to the visitors too. From here one can experience the view of the admiral of the ship when he command the ship to the battlefield.

The inside of the ship is full of spaces for work, eat and sleep. And of course there are some spaces to play.

She is now retired and permanently anchored at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites since 1998 so that her glorious moments are always remembered.

USS Bowfin Submarine

The USS Bowfin was a fleet submarine of the United States Navy launched on 7^th December 1942, just one day after the attack of Pearl Harbor. Therefore, she was nicknamed the "Pearl Harbor Avenger" and now it is docked permanently at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

On the deck of the submarine are two anti-aircraft guns for the Submarine's self defence when she is emerged.

After entering the main hull of the submarine, the first thing I saw was the torpedo launching tubes. They were so well polished that they appeared to be brand new.

Deeper inside the main hull are a lounge, some bunkers and an office.

Towards the end of the main hull are engine rooms and a communication chamber with many dials, valves and other mechanical and electronic stuff.

And of course, a vessel with so many crew members cannot do without a toilet.

Further inside are more control dials and consoles which I couldn't understand. Manning a submarine is not as easy as we think. Turning a wrong valve or lever may turn into a major disaster.