Seawolf Park, Galveston

Name: Seawolf Park
Address: 9500 Seawolf Parkway Blvd, Galveston, 77554, United States
Telephone: +1 409-770-3196

#8 among attractions in Galveston

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Facts and practical information

Seawolf Park is a memorial to USS Seawolf, a United States Navy Sargo-class submarine mistakenly sunk by U.S. Navy forces in 1944 during World War II. It is located on Pelican Island, just north of Galveston, Texas, in the United States. The park has two museum ships, submarine and a destroyer escort, along with parts from three other vessels and offshore the remains of a former merchant ship. Other activities at the park include a picnic area and fishing. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°20'7"N, 94°46'43"W

Address

9500 Seawolf Parkway BlvdGalveston 77554 United States

Contact

+1 409-770-3196

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Day trips

Seawolf Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: USS Stewart, USS Tautog, Bolivar Bridge, USS Cavalla.

~520 ftSW
History museum, Ship, Boat or ferry
USS Stewart, Galveston
3 min walk • USS Stewart is an Edsall-class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart, who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812.
~410 ftS
Ship
USS Tautog, Galveston
2 min walk • USS Tautog, a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Tautog, a wrasse commonly found along the Northern Atlantic coast. The submarine was in service from 17 August 1968 to 31 March 1997.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Bolivar Bridge, Galveston
28 min walk • The Bolivar Bridge was a proposed bridge connecting Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula in the United States state of Texas. Its intention was to replace the Bolivar Ferry, the only direct connection for traffic from Galveston Island.
~410 ftS
Museum, History museum, Boat or ferry
USS Cavalla, Galveston
2 min walk • USS Cavalla, a Gato-class submarine, is a submarine of the United States Navy named for a salt water fish, best known for sinking the Japanese aircraft carrier Shōkaku. Her keel was laid down on 4 March 1943 by Electric Boat Co. Groton, Connecticut.
~410 ftS
Island
Pelican Island, Galveston
2 min walk • Pelican Island is an island located in Galveston County, Texas. It is part of the city of Galveston and is linked to Galveston Island by the Pelican Island causeway. The island is home to the Texas A&M University at Galveston as well as two museum ships—the destroyer escort USS Stewart and the submarine USS Cavalla —and Seawolf Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seawolf Park open?

Seawolf Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Seawolf Park?

Nearby attractions include Pelican Island, Galveston (2 min walk), USS Tautog, Galveston (2 min walk), USS Cavalla, Galveston (2 min walk), USS Stewart, Galveston (3 min walk).

Seawolf Park, Galveston

Facts and practical information

Seawolf Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

USS Stewart, Galveston

USS Tautog, Galveston

Bolivar Bridge, Galveston

USS Cavalla, Galveston

Pelican Island, Galveston

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seawolf Park open?

Which popular attractions are close to Seawolf Park?