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Starting last month as the new executive director of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Andrew “Homer” Ring acknowledges the legacy of the USS Bowfin submarine and the brave men and women that she honors.

“As a former Navy submariner being asked to lead this esteemed submarine museum is just an incredible privilege,” said Ring, who takes over for Charles “Chuck” Merkel after serving as museum director for nine years. “We at the museum understand the huge role and responsibility in honoring all submariners for their service and sacrifice.”

Honoring King Kamehameha

Earlier this month, Hawai‘i celebrated King Kamehameha Day, honoring the legacy of Kamehameha I, the first ruler to unite the Hawaiian Islands under a single kingdom. We proudly commemorate his enduring legacy through several exhibits featuring the USS Kamehameha, a unique vessel in U.S. naval history.

The USS Kamehameha holds the distinction of being the only U.S. Navy ship named after King Kamehameha I and one of only two ever named after a monarch. Commissioned in 1965 as a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine, it was later converted to a fast-attack configuration and redesignated as SSN-642 in 1992.

To learn more about this extraordinary vessel, click above to watch an interview with PFSM Board Chairman Pete Miller as he reflects on the USS Kamehameha’s legacy and role in naval history.

Plan Your Visit

With school officially out, the summer break is the ideal time to plan a fun and educational outing for the whole family! Our museum is open daily and offers self-guided audio tours, allowing you to explore at your own pace. With interactive exhibits and hands-on learning opportunities, there’s something to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages. Whether it’s your first time aboard or a return visit, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you this summer.