Location: 45.507874, -122.6668775
Moored beside the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the USS Blueback is a retired U.S. Navy submarine that served from 1959 to 1990. Visitors can take guided tours through its narrow halls, control room, and torpedo bay. It’s a hands-on, immersive experience perfect for families and those interested in Cold War-era naval technology.
Tags:
– addr:housenumber: 1945
– addr:postcode: 97214
– addr:state: OR
– building: submarine
– fee: yes
– heritage: 2
– heritage:operator: nrhp
– historic: ship
– museum: military
– name: USS Blueback
– opening_hours: Tu-Su 09:30-17:30
– phone: 5037974634
– ref: SS-581
– ref:nrhp: 08000947
– ship:type: submarine
– start_date: 1959
– tourism: museum
– wikidata: Q2468659
– wikipedia: en:USS Blueback (SS-581)
– addr_street: Southeast Water Avenue
– addr_city: Portland