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⚓️ USS Silversides: A Muskegon Maritime Marvel

⚓️ USS Silversides: A Muskegon Maritime Marvel

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From War to Museum: Welcome to the USS Silversides.

In this episode of Total Michigan, host Cliff DuVernois explores the fascinating history of the USS Silversides, a World War II submarine located at the museum in Muskegon, Michigan. With guest Tom Johnson, a tour guide at the museum, the discussion covers the submarine's service during the war, its remarkable preservation and transformation into a museum, and the unique stories and memories shared by visitors.

Listeners will learn:

  1. The construction and missions of the Silversides,
  2. Its journey to becoming a training and museum vessel,
  3. The personal histories of those who served.

Links:

USS Silversides (Website)

USS Silversides (Facebook)

Address:

1346 Bluff St

Muskegon, MI 49441

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