National Register of Historic Places
USS BECUNA (SS-319)
USS BECUNA (SS-319) is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78002458.
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USS BECUNA (SS-319)
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About this place
What is USS BECUNA (SS-319)?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- USS BECUNA (SS-319)
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- August 29, 1978
- NRIS reference number
- 78002458
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.94357, -75.14119
When was USS BECUNA (SS-319) listed on the National Register?
USS BECUNA (SS-319) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1978.
Where is USS BECUNA (SS-319) located?
USS BECUNA (SS-319) is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94357, -75.14119. See the map above.
Is USS BECUNA (SS-319) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. USS BECUNA (SS-319) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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