--- title: "Download: USS Pampanito Article" description: Learn how Flex-Hone tools helped restore the big gun on the USS Pampanito, a WWI submarine. --- [![Brush Research Manufacturing Logo](https://info.brushresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Updated_Logo.png?width=806&height=160&name=Updated_Logo.png)](https://www.brushresearch.com/) [contact us: 323-261-2193](tel:+13232612193) [mailto:sales@brushresearch.com](mailto:sales@brushresearch.com) ![BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-1920X400](https://info.brushresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-1920X400.jpg?width=1920&height=400&name=BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-1920X400.jpg) ![BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-Mobile](https://info.brushresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-Mobile.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=BRM-Innovation-That-Drives-Productivity-Mobile.jpg) ## Flex-hone tools help restore the big gun on WWII Submarine ### **warships international fleet review Explains** During World War II, the USS Pampanito patrolled the Pacific Ocean. The deck-mounted big gun on this submarine was built for tough conditions, but submersion in saltwater took a toll. When the Maritime Association at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco wanted to restore the sub's big gun, Flex-Hone tools reported for duty. The victory these tools achieved will help preserve an important part of U.S. naval history. **![flexhone-uss-pampanito.png](https://info.brushresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Articles/flexhone-uss-pampanito.png?width=320&name=flexhone-uss-pampanito.png)**   ### Download the Case Study Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc. © 2026 [Terms and Conditions](https://brushresearch.com/pages/terms-and-conditions) [Privacy Policy](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/40262026) [Terms of Use](https://brushresearch.com/pages/terms-of-use)