USS Alabama: Fearsome Battleship to Historical Monument

[Oaktree45]

Another great and storied battleship that is worth touring is the USS Missouri “Mighty MO.” She served in the Gulf War and was the last battleship to be decommissioned.

She currently stands guard over the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor. So the two battleships represent the beginning and end of WWII. The Japanese surrendered to the U.S. on the deck of the Missouri.

I thought it was interesting that Senator John McCain’s grandfather, Vice Admiral John S.McCain was present for the signing. He was in very ill health and died soon after.

 

[Talyn]

Visited the USS Missouri at Peral in"15".

The USS Arizona Memorial was emotional considering the ship is still bleeding.

 

[Tightspot]

I remember as a young 12 year old boy being with my father (WWII Navy Vet) in our 12 foot fishing boat. We pulled up along side the Alabama shortly after it was pulled into its berth. Being on that small boat all I can remember is the ship was really really huge. I still have one of my free passes from 1960’s which you got in school for contributions to bringing her home. Many great memories.