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Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Tern

May 07, 2019 ·

Launched in March 1919 and commissioned into service on May 17 of the same year, the Lapwing-class minesweeper USS Tern (AM-31) was first assigned to Train Squadron 2 of the Fleet Base Force, at the US Navy installation at Pearl Harbor. After several years operating in Hawaiian waters, the squadron was assigned to San Diego, […]

Can I Visit Punchbowl Cemetery?

May 03, 2019 ·

During a visit to Pearl Harbor, there's no shortage of opportunities to memorialize and honor the over 2400 Americans who died on December 7, 1941. From the USS Arizona Memorial program, which is included in all Pearl Harbor tours, to the USS Oklahoma Memorial, you can stop to salute the heroes of the nation. But […]

What Is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater?

May 01, 2019 ·

When you go on a Pearl Harbor tour, you see some of the most iconic locations on the island of Oahu. From the USS Arizona Memorial to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, there's no shortage of history to explore. As you explore the itinerary for your day, you may notice mention of the Pearl Harbor […]

The Most Worry-Free Pearl Harbor Tour

April 30, 2019 ·

When you book a tour or other adventure in Hawaii, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed by details. What about food? How are you going to get to your destination? Will you get to see and do everything you want? These questions can be especially important when you're considering the different Pearl Harbor tour options. […]

The Brothers of USS Oklahoma

April 27, 2019 ·

During the 1930s and early '40s, with jobs scarce and tensions rising in Europe and the Pacific, many Americans turned to military service. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for family members who had enlisted together to wind up serving in the same unit, and sometimes aboard the same ship. This sometimes led to tragedy, […]

The Admiral Clarey Bridge

April 25, 2019 ·

From the moment you arrive at Pearl Harbor and step through the main entrance into the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you’ll find that there is much to take in. There is one, however, that may not immediately grab your attention despite being a vital piece of your Pearl Harbor experience: the Admiral Clarey Bridge. The […]

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS USS Macdonough

April 23, 2019 ·

The keel of the destroyer that would become known as USS Macdonough (DD-351) was laid down at the Boston Navy Yard in May of 1933, eight years before the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific. Construction on the new Farragut-class destroyer was completed in August of the following year, and she was commissioned into […]

What Does it Mean When a Ship is Listing?

April 19, 2019 ·

Understanding the events of December 7, 1941 doesn’t require you to be an expert in naval or technical terminology. The memorials, museums, and other attractions provide a historical overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the things you need to know, such as the names and fates of the many ships that were there […]

Hands-On with History

April 18, 2019 ·

We all absorb information in different ways. Some can read through pages of textbooks and come away with a wealth of new knowledge. Others may require visual or audio aids. Then there are those who respond best to interactive exhibits and displays. The ability to get hands-on with history is an effective means of becoming […]

Wreckage of USS Wasp Located

April 16, 2019 ·

In the month of February, 2019 alone, the expedition organized by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen found the wreckage of three World War II warships at the bottom of the Pacific ocean. In 2018, they had found more than half-a-dozen, while 2017 proved fruitful with five discoveries. In mid-March, 2019, Research Vessel Petrel added yet another […]

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Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Tern

Can I Visit Punchbowl Cemetery?

What Is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater?

The Most Worry-Free Pearl Harbor Tour

The Brothers of USS Oklahoma

The Admiral Clarey Bridge

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS USS Macdonough

What Does it Mean When a Ship is Listing?

Hands-On with History

Wreckage of USS Wasp Located

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