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Pearl Harbor Information And History
USS Arizona Memorial At 8:06 December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona was hit by a bomb, which ignited her forward ammunition magazine. The catastrophic explosion that resulted in this great warship sinking in nine minutes, killing 1,177 crew members. Today, the USS Arizona Memorial is a place to learn about this historic attack and pay your respects to the brave soldiers who died that day. Start at the Visitor Centre where you can watch a film about the attack and see the lives lost on that fateful day. You can then take a boat shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of many of the crew of the ship. In the shrine room, an exhibition of names of men who lost their lives on the Arizona. Poignant and powerful, this is a place where visitors come face to face with the devastating second world war. Battleship Missouri Memorial General MacArthur accepted the unconditional surrender of Japan that ended World War II on September 2, 1945. Now in the historic Battleship Row in Pearl Harbor, the massive "Mighty Mo" is a living museum, which features displays ranging from three wars and five decades of service. Check out the decks of this 60,000 tons measuring three football fields long. Stand on the Surrender Deck and see the documents ending the war. Take the tour and have access to restricted areas. You do not want to miss the most impressive feature of the ship: the towering 16-inch guns that fired 2700-pound shell 23 miles. For more information on the Battleship Missouri Memorial. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park The Bowfin (SS-287) is one of the 288 U.S. submarines managing the war in the Pacific during World War II. Discover the underwater museum covering 10,000 square feet to learn about the battle under the sea. A tour of the grounds takes you to a memorial to the submarine personnel lost in World War II, as well as guns, torpedoes and interactive exhibits. Step aboard the USS Bowfin, also known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger" for a panoramic view over the port. Pass under the bridge and walk through a real submarine tour of the torpedo room, engine room and bedrooms. In the Bowfin's claustrophobic interior, you may wonder if you have what it takes to be a diver. Learn more about the USS Bowfin Submarine in the Museum & Park. Aviation Museum of the Pacific Located in the former aircraft hangar of Pearl Harbor on Ford Island in the Pacific Aviation Museum is a fascinating museum of aviation simulators and interactive displays featuring the stories behind the aircraft and authentic World War II bombers. Discover Hangar 37, the 42,000 square foot aircraft hangar that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. See airplanes such as an authentic Japanese Zero and a B-25B similar to that used in the famous "Doolittle Raid" on Japan in 1942. Get a new perspective on the war at the Pacific Aviation Museum. USS Oklahoma Memorial Dedicated December 7, 2007, the USS Oklahoma Memorial honors the 429 crew members killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. About nine torpedoes hit "The Okie," the 35,000-ton battleship capsized and sank in just twelve minutes. Some crew members were actually trapped in the compartments below deck when the ship crashed. They used hammers and screwdrivers to save the crew on the surface. Two days after the attack, thirty-two men were rescued from the overturned hull of the Oklahoma. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com For the best Hawaiian discount car rentals to the Pro Bowl - Click Here! |
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