Place to visit
USS PC-815, United States: what it is and when to go
USS PC-815 is a 1942 PC-461-class submarine chaser in United States (National City, California), at -27 m above sea level. Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 1942 PC-461-class submarine chaser · Diving, History
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- -27 m
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 182 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 32.63204, -117.23694
What it is and where
USS PC-815 is a 1942 PC-461-class submarine chaser in United States (National City, California), at -27 m above sea level.
WWII patrol craft infamous for several incidents, sunk in collision with USS Laffey.
It is in National City, California, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 32.63204, -117.23694; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 182 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit USS PC-815 is March to October.
- JanPossible10:05
- FebPossible10:50
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:08
- JulBest time13:57
- AugBest time13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: USS PC-815 has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- New Point Loma LighthouseLighthouse in California, United States3.7 km
- Old Point Loma LighthouseLighthouse in California, United States4.5 km
- Cabrillo National MonumentNational Monument of the United States and historic district4.5 km
- SS Monte CarloAmerican ship that sunk in 19377.6 km
- San Diego BayNatural harbor in California, United States9.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Diving
- USS Yorktown: 1936 Yorktown-class aircraft carrier
- USS Arizona: 1915 Pennsylvania-class battleship
- Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi: 1925 aircraft carrier initially laid down as a battlecruiser
- Dry Tortugas National Park: 64,657 acres in Florida (US) managed by the National Park Service
- Japanese aircraft carrier Sōryū: 1935 Sōryū-class aircraft carrier
- Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga: 1921 Tosa-class battleship
Every United States place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is USS PC-815?
It is a 1942 PC-461-class submarine chaser in United States.
When is the best time to visit USS PC-815?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.
How do you get to USS PC-815?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 182 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have New Point Loma Lighthouse, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Cabrillo National Monument. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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