Submarine
Indonesia is a maritime country that has a vast sea area. That is to protect the territorial waters of Indonesia, needed a strong navy. One of the fleet is a mainstay Indonesia is a submarine.
Since memprokalmasikan independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Indonesian Navy (Navy) is working to strengthen the submarine fleet. Indonesia initially tried to make his own submarine in 1947. Then since 1959, Indonesia began to strengthen its submarine fleet by Soviet-made SS manifold with type Whiskey Class. In 1962, Indonesia has 12 submarines with torpedo armament. All of this is new submarine.
Submarine Monument
Like what Indonesian military submarines at that time? You can watch one of Indonesia's submarine complete with a full arsenal at Submarine Monument managed by the Navy. The monument is located next to one of the major rivers in Surabaya is Kalimas, exactly next to Plaza Surabaya.
Submarine Monument Surabaya inaugurated on June 27, 1998. Due situated in the center of the city of Surabaya as a hero, the Submarine Monument can be a means of education are both educational and entertaining for you and your children.
To bring the submarine into the heart of Surabaya is not easy. At first submarine was cut into 16 sections. Then taken to the Submarine Monument area after it assembled again.
KRI Pasopati
Periscope space KRI PasopatiDi Submarine Monument area, you can see a submarine large enough. This is the name of the submarine KRI Pasopati hull number 410. Length of this submarine is 76 meters with a width of 6.3 meters.
The submarine is a submarine KRI Pasopati type Whiskey Class SS manifold. Pasopati submarine KRI created in 1952 and began to be used in Indonesia on December 15, 1952.
With diesel propulsion, submarines Pasopati KRI can take a maximum speed of up to 18.3 knots (about 34 km / h). If on the surface, the submarine uses diesel propulsion. Whereas if you're diving, ship propulsion using batteries.
This submarine torpedo launchers equipped with 4 pieces in the front and 2 in rear torpedo launchers. The vessel is carrying 12 torpedo with a length of 7 meters. The vessel is also capable megangkut 63 crew including officers.
In addition, the vessel is capable of diving to a depth of 250 meters below sea level. While the normal depth is 170 meters. Of course with this kind of ability, making Indonesian naval power is so strong at that time.
KRI Pasopati first served in Operation Alugoro to Irian Jaya on July 28, 1962. Operating Alugoro part of Operation TRIKORA to return to the Homeland of West Irian. KRI Pasopati with five other Indonesian submarine KRI Widjayadanu ie, KRI Hendradjala, BRAMASTA KRI, KRI KRI Alugoro Tjudamani and assigned to sink warships and merchant enemies along the north coast of New Guinea in particular the Dutch warships.
Other operations are the operations in East Timor, the Strait of Malacca, the South China Sea, and Indian Ocean. KRI Pasopati often been at the forefront when a conflict occurs. On January 25, 1990, KRI Pasopati stop serving in the Navy.
When performing the operation, the submarine's crew must be able to withstand temperatures hot enough inside the ship. Despite adequate oxygen supply, but this ship is not equipped with air conditioning. Certainly a hard struggle to be done by the submarine crew in each operation.
Inside Submarine
Submarine Monument Visitors can go inside the submarine. All the parts are still original and interesting to watch. And you do not need to feel the heat in the cabin of the submarine, because the current in each room was equipped with air conditioning. Inside the submarine KRI Pasopati divided into 7 rooms. Each room is separated by a door where while fighting, each door must be closed or watertight. Here are 7 rooms in KRI Pasopati:
Torpedo Space Policy
Here are 4 torpedo launchers. In this room there is also a spare torpedo. You can also see some of the bunk bed as the place to break Ship's Men (ABK).
Living room officer
Here there is a living room or lounge room to the dining room at the same officers and officers working place. You can also find here the command room. Below deck, you can also find a Group 1 storage batteries here.
Space Periscope
In this room is the center of submarine operations as well as Combat Information Center (PIT). You can find a periscope that could see up to a height of 9 meters. In addition, this room is also used as a communications center. There is also a toilet for defecation crew.
Space crew
In this room there is room for a crew consisting of a non-commissioned officer or enlisted. In this room the crew can rest or relax. There is also a bed, kitchen, dining, and food storage. Below deck there is a Group 2 storage battery as much as 210 cells.
Space Diesel Pusher
In this room there is a diesel engine as the main driving while on the surface.
Electric space
This section is room for an electric motor. If the submarine was diving the electricity used is generated batteries. In this room there are two electric motors to drive the propellers or charging batteries. The electric motor can double, ie when the surface, then the diesel will drive the electric motor to charge the batteries. Whereas if it is under the surface, the electric motor drives the propeller to move the submarine. This is what makes these subs can move silently.
Aft Torpedo space
In this room there are 2 aft torpedo launchers that serve to attack and dodge.
Facilities at Monkasel
In the Submarine Monument or often called Monkasel You can also enjoy other facilities. For example, you can watch movies on video Rama serving submarine in Indonesian history. You can also enjoy music on the outdoor stage which is still there in the area Monkasel.
Meanwhile, on the edge of Kalimas which is also still in the Submarine Monument area, you can work out at the jogging track are provided. And you can also enjoy a variety of food at the food stalls located in the area Monkasel.
Of visited Submarine Monument or Monkasel could be educating family attractions. You and your family can know more about one of Indonesia's naval submarines are strong.
Submarine Monument
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 21:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 pm
Address:
Jl. No youth. 39
Surabaya
East Java
