submarine museum, attractions in Surabaya Indonesia

Did you know that Indonesia has one of the most feared military in Asia? One of the most feared military equipment in the heyday was the submarine. In 1962, Indonesia had 12 Whiskey class submarine made in the Soviet Union. This type of submarine is one of the best of its time. It is causing quite a dreaded Indonesia at that time, including by the Western countries. You want to know what kind of submarine owned by Indonesia? You can visit the Submarine Monument.

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

Mount Bromo is one tourist destination in East Java

Mount Bromo is one tourist destination in East Java. This natural attractions located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in the eastern city of Malang, East Java. The crowd was not only local tourists, even many who come from abroad. With a view of a typical make Bromo worthy destination. What are the privileges of Mount Bromo?

Bromo
Cool, that's what you'll feel when you first get out of the car. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even early in the morning. So, you should prepare for winter clothes, hats skullcaps, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many peddlers who offer merchandise such as hats, gloves, or scarves.

The view of Mount Bromo Pananjakan
Seeing Sunrise Bromo from Pananjakan
Regular visitors visiting this area since the early days with the goal of seeing the rising sun. To see it, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to reach Mount Pananjakan a rugged terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through a desert area that resembles that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow streets and a lot of sharp turns would require a high driving skill. For that, many visitors choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the surrounding community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe is friendly with the visitors.
Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or hot tea and a fire to warm the body while waiting for the sun tebitnya. There are also stores that rent warm clothing. Witnessing the sunrise is an interesting event. The proof, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You were not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all it is the size blotter matches, slowly enlarge and eventually form a complete circle and give information so that we can see the view of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java.

Stairs Towards Bromo crater
Bromo crater and the Ocean Sand
Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain and to Mount Bromo Pananjakan. Sunlight can make you see the view around. Apparently you go through the sea of ​​sand which covers 10 km ². Arid areas filled with sand and only a little overgrown grasses that dry out. A gust of wind, making the sand fly and can make it difficult for you to breathe.
To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you should hire a horse at a price of Rp 70,000, - or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, due to the scorching sun, the distance, the flying dust can make the journey harder.
Now, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo whose height is 2,392 m above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You can also cast your gaze down, and terlihatlah sea of ​​sand with a temple in the middle. Really incredibly rare and extraordinary that we can enjoy.