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Why Is the Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor?

May 16, 2021 · Chris

When you take a closer look at the different exhibits and memorials at Pearl Harbor, you find that some of them have no physical connection to the December 7, 1941 attack. For instance, USS Missouri (BB-63) hadn’t even been built at the time of the attack. Another example is USS Bowfin (SS-287), the submarine that’s located […]

Lesser-Known Facts About USS Arizona

May 14, 2021 · Chris

Today, the rusting hulk of the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) sits at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,177 men who perished when the ship exploded and sank during the attack of December 7, 1941, stands directly above. Those who visit the memorial may think they’ve heard everything there is […]

When a Ship Is Decommissioned

May 14, 2021 · Chris

The life cycle of a US Navy ship begins when its keel is laid down for construction. After construction is completed, she’s launched into the open water, where she undergoes a shakedown cruise to test her performance at sea. Finally, when she's deemed to be ready, the ship is commissioned into service. This is the […]

Why Is the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor?

March 06, 2020 · Chris

On September 2, 1945, representatives of the United States and the Allied nations met with Japanese officials for the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. It was the event that officially ended World War II. The ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), a battleship that would go on to have a long and […]

Enola Gay: The Bomber That Ended World War II

February 28, 2020 ·

There were many memorable ships and planes that played a larger-than-life role in the American war effort of the 1940s. Storied battleships, mighty aircraft carriers, and fearsome warplanes all contributed to the massive Allied forces in the Pacific Theater. But one plane in particular has a more difficult and ambivalent history. Enola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, […]

Best Pearl Harbor Tours for History Buffs

February 25, 2020 · Chris

While it's true that every Pearl Harbor tour is great for anyone interested in history, some offer more than others. Someone who considers themselves a real history buff may not be satisfied with one of the shorter Pearl Harbor tours, which may visit one or two historic sites. They would likely want an itinerary that […]

The America First Committee and Pearl Harbor

February 15, 2020 · Chris

On September 4, 1940, as tensions between the United States and the Empire of Japan mounted, the America First Committee was formed. Led by Yale Law student R. Douglas Stuart, Jr., future US president Gerald Ford, future Peace Corps. Director Sargent Shriver, and future United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, the America First Committee […]

After the Fighting – Operation Magic Carpet

February 15, 2020 · Chris

As the summer of 1945 drew to a close, Americans were rejoicing as news of the victory in the Pacific swept across the nation. After nearly four years of brutal fighting, the men and women of the United States military were ready to put an end to the war effort and get back to a […]

Pearl Harbor Sites in Chronological Order

February 07, 2020 · Chris

Pearl Harbor tours are planned out with predetermined itineraries based on each site's location rather than a historical timeline. If you consider the Pearl Harbor sites in chronological order, each one has its place in the timeline of the Pearl Harbor attack and the history of World War II and beyond. The Pearl Harbor Visitor […]

Preserving the Museum Ships of Pearl Harbor

January 18, 2020 · Chris

The Battleship Missouri and Bowfin submarine are each more than 75 years old. The War in the Pacific put plenty of wear on each vessel, yet when visitors gaze up at these historic beauties, they don’t see aging warships. Bowfin and Missouri may not look like they were just launched yesterday, but these Pearl Harbor […]

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Why Is the Bowfin Submarine at Pearl Harbor?

Lesser-Known Facts About USS Arizona

When a Ship Is Decommissioned

Why Is the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor?

Enola Gay: The Bomber That Ended World War II

Best Pearl Harbor Tours for History Buffs

The America First Committee and Pearl Harbor

After the Fighting – Operation Magic Carpet

Pearl Harbor Sites in Chronological Order

Preserving the Museum Ships of Pearl Harbor

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