The Independence Seaport Museum is wonderful. I strongly encourage everyone in the Philadelphia area to come spend an afternoon here or better yet the whole day. There are a couple of great places to have lunch and or relax for a bit an enjoy a drink and snack from one of the many vendors.

On our visit we actually had lunch in the Hilton Hotel restaurant which was absolutely great. We spent most of our time with the two different vessels there. The Cruiser Olympia and the Submarine Becuna.

On the Olympia we also added the engine tour which was very informative and interesting. Providing a great amount of detail information and explanation on how the steam engine s on board worded. One of the best tours I have been on of this type. I am also 26 year navy veteran who was qualified in engineering and steam plant engineering. The guides were also available as you go about you self guided tour of upper decks and interior compartments.

We also did the guided tour of the Becuna which is a WWII era submarine to start off the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about her job. She went to great lengths to explain many of the fundamentals of ship board life and submarine operations. Her explanations were in a language to fit her audience while providing technical details.

Both vessels a worth seeing for the history they represent and providing an understanding of where we have come from and the lives of those men that sail these two vessels.

This I’m my mind is a must see place