SUBMARINE
MONUMENT SURABAYA
(SS type whiskey class submarine
built in Vladivostok Russia in 1952)
As you continue on your journey,
visit the Monkasel, the original KRI Pasopati 410 submarine next
to the Surabaya Plaza shopping center. It is 76.6 meters
long and 6.3 meters wide. It was moved from Ujung to this
location on July 1st, 1995, after the museum was officially opened
by Arief Kushariadi, the Naval Commander of the Republic of Indonesia
on June 27, 1998.
KRI.
Pasopati with 410 side number belongs to SS type whiskey class
built in Vladivostok Russia in 1952. It has been with Indonesia
Navy since 29 January 1962 and carried out dutief to destroy enemy
line, to be surveillance and acts as silent raids. KRI. Pasopati
bought ctivelly for independence and national supremacy in the
past. It was the front line during Trikora Operation, gave psicological
presure so that west Irian could be gain back and other important
operation.
The
following month, on July 5, 1998, it was opened to the public
as a marine tourist destination. Boats and a diorama also
complete the monument, which also functions as a museum.
The visitors who want to travel by boat along the Kalimas River
to view the monument can launch from ‘"Prestasi Park"
behind the Grahadi Governor Mansion.
Monkasel
is equipped with a multimedia building which presents a program
in recognition of the Indonesian Navy. Monkasel is open
from Monday through Friday from 0830-2200 WIB. To receive
more information please contact 031-5490410. The following
facilities are provided: parking, a canteen, a stage, and an amusement
area for children. It is easily reached by public transportation.
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