The year is 2296. The U.S.S. America NCC-1776-A is the last of the Constitution-class line of starships. Under the command of Captain Kelly Jean O'Connor, the ship helps form the backbone of the infrastructure o
The second USS Ohio was a ship of the line of the United States Navy. She was designed by Henry Eckford, laid down at New York Navy Yard in 1817, and launched on 30 May 1820. She went into ordinary and in the en...
Read about this great ship that history has forgotten and a Sister's fury. The USS Pennsylvania is rarely mentioned in any reference to Pearl Harbor (24 men killed, 14 missing in action, and 38 men wounded) or her gallant actions in the Pacific. She was one of the first to return ...
From 1850 to 1853 the warship was called to combat the human slave trade in South Atlantic waters, primarily near South America. On July 20th, 1853, she arrived in New York waters and was decommissioned. By 1855, the ship was back in sailing service and took a journey to the Mediterranean...
known as the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, a self-guided audio tour and numerous restored aircraft across its 4-acre (1.6-hectare) flight deck and sections below. It’s an essential piece of San Diego’s, and America’s,...
One of the area’s longest haunted tours. 15% jump ship Not everyone makes it to the end. Will you? Special Events VIEW TICKET OPTIONS Tue Dec 31 Mess Hall Private Parties Our Mess Hall is the ideal spot for your group to gather for the night and share scary stories!
A normal first day was spent on the surface conducting runs at various speeds, testing all ship systems and lifting and lowering the masts and scopes. At dawn the next day, the Growler's crew prepared to conduct the first test depth dive. This consisted of submerging the vessel to ...
The third USS Delaware, a 74-gun ship of the line, shown in the dry dock of the U.S Navy Yard in Gosport. Recommissioned in 1833, she set sail for the Mediterranean, where she served as flagship for Commodore D. T. Patterson until her return to Hampton Roads, Virginia, again taken...
Since 2011, retired Battleship USS IOWA has served as an iconic attraction and community platform, proudly representing the service of America’s Surface Navy ships and sailors since 1775. However, ongoing crucial preservation and maintenance challenges must be addressed to continue raising awareness ...
This was a problem exacerbated by the retirement of the smaller Perry-class frigates. The Burke production line was set to close after the launch of the last ship USS Michael Murphy. In 2009, the service made the decision to simply restart Burke construction, building more ships, and...