In fact, the oil that often coats the surface of the water surrounding the ship has added an emotional gravity for many who visit the memorial and is sometimes referred to as the “tears of the Arizona,” or “black tears.” 4. Some former crewmembers have chosen USS Arizona as their ...
In early 1942 the Arizona was deemed a total loss, and unlike other vessels that sank at Pearl Harbor, it was not raised. Instead, over the next several years, various parts of the battleship were salvaged and reused for the war effort. In addition, sections of the ship above water ...