The USS Silversides spent three months undergoing dry dock repairs. Credit: Starling1858 / Wikimedia Commons

A piece of World War II naval history has officially returned home to Muskegon, Michigan, looking like a brand new ship. On October 31, the USS Silversides arrived back at its museum after a 15-hour journey across Lake Michigan. The submarine was in Wisconsin for three months for its dry dock preservation in over 50 years. The endeavor involved completely removing the nearly 312-foot-long Gato -class submarine from the water in order to inspect and repair its lower hull.

Although workers noted the highly decorated vessel was holding up much better than anticipated, vessel curator Scott Hardin explained that the USS Silversides still required a sizable amount of attention.…