USS Lionfish

The USS Lionfish (SS-298) is a Balao-class submarine of the United States Navy. She is named for the lionfish, a scorpaenoid fish.

Lionfish was commissioned in November 1944 and saw action in the Pacific Theater of World War II, conducting two war patrols. During these patrols, she is officially credited with sinking three Japanese ships, including a submarine tender.

Following World War II, Lionfish remained in service with the U.S. Navy, participating in training exercises and serving as a reserve training vessel. She was decommissioned in 1960.

In 1973, Lionfish was established as a museum ship at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts, where she remains today. Visitors can tour the submarine and learn about the lives of the sailors who served aboard her. She is a National Historic Landmark.

The USS Lionfish provides a tangible connection to the submarine warfare of World War II and serves as a memorial to the sailors who served on submarines during that conflict. The submarine continues to educate the public about the history and technology of undersea warfare.