6 years ago News 5 reported on restoration efforts of the submarine USS Drum. The World War II era submarine has been a fixture at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park since it was donated in 1969. At ...

In 2012, a solution to funding the USS Drum restoration was literally uncovered through mud, melted plastic and unimaginable rust throughout the 14 once-waterproof tanks within the sub's hull. "It was ...

A ceremony will be held today to commemorate a special anniversary. It was 75 years ago when the submarine USS Drum was commissioned into service in the U.S. Navy. Less than a month later, the United ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Many consider the USS Alabama the centerpiece of Battleship Memorial Park -- not Tom Bowser -- his love lies with the USS Drum. “I love the history for one thing and all of the ...