History of The USS Cavalla at the Galveston Naval Museum
Experience history aboard the USS Cavalla, the World War II submarine that sank one of the Japanese aircraft carriers responsible for bombing Pearl Harbor.
The USS Cavalla is berthed in Seawolf Park, Galveston, Texas as a memorial to the lost submarine USS Seawolf. Cavalla was a Gato class fleet sub, designed and built in the summer of 1943 by the Electric Boat Company and launched on November 14, 1943. Read on to learn more history about this historic submarine.
History of the USS Cavalla
The Galveston Naval Museum is home to the USS Cavalla (SS-244), one of the most accomplished World War II submarines open to the public today. The “Lucky Lady,” as she was known to her crew, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This moniker comes from the fact that Cavalla was commissioned on February 29, 1944, leap year day.
Galveston Naval Museum's Mission:
To PRESERVE the historic integrity and authenticity of our ships. To REMEMBER our greatest generation who sacrificed so much for our enduring freedom and the courage of our military heroes and their families. And to EDUCATE all generations about American history, U.S. Naval heritage, and innovation.
If you would like to volunteer, donate or become a docent, please contact the Galveston Naval Museum at GalvestonNavalMuseum.com or call at (409) 770-3196.
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