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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 […]

Is Pearl Harbor Worth a Repeat Visit?

April 12, 2019 ·

There are many places around the world that honestly aren’t worth putting the time, money, and effort into seeing more than one time. Then there are those that absolutely warrant a second, third, or fourth visit. If you’ve already been to Pearl Harbor, you may be asking yourself whether it’s worth visiting again. You’ve paid […]

Restoring the Battleship Row Mooring Quays

April 11, 2019 ·

When the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument was created in 2008, it included an often overlooked, albeit hard to miss, piece of Pearl Harbor history. Located along the southeast side of Ford Island in what was known as Battleship Row sit three concrete structures known as mooring quays. Designated as Mooring […]

Pearl Harbor Welcomes USS Zumwalt

April 08, 2019 ·

More than 77 years ago, the American naval base at Pearl Harbor was the site of a devastating surprise attack that launched the United States into World War II. In the years since, parts of Pearl Harbor have been dedicated as a national memorial while the rest has remained an active naval base. Pearl Harbor […]

The Heroism of YG-17 at Pearl Harbor

April 04, 2019 ·

Naval ship categories often have names that sound important to wartime efforts. Destroyers, aircraft carriers, battleships, minelayers – they’re all very clearly involved in some form of naval combat. Some, however, aren't so obvious. What, for example, are garbage lighters, and how could they render assistance during a devastating attack such as that which was […]

George Murray Turns 100

April 04, 2019 ·

On March 31, 2019, George Murray, a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his wife of 72 years, four daughters, 10 grandchildren, and other relatives for a private celebration of the milestone. The Fort Worth resident was 22 years old when he was thrust into the chaos of […]

Pearl Harbor Tours from the Neighbor Islands

April 02, 2019 ·

If you’re staying on Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island of Hawaii, you may be wondering whether you'll be able to fit a visit to Pearl Harbor into your vacation. The answer is yes, but before you jump headfirst into booking a flight to Oahu for your Pearl Harbor tour, take a look at the […]

Pearl Harbor and Circle Island Combo Tour

March 29, 2019 ·

Not everyone can take more than a few days off to enjoy the Hawaiian Islands. Most of us are at the mercy of jobs and other responsibilities that keep us tethered close to our home base. With available time at a premium, it can be tricky to try and fit as much as possible into […]

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What Does it Mean When a Ship is Listing?

Hands-On with History

Wreckage of USS Wasp Located

Is Pearl Harbor Worth a Repeat Visit?

Restoring the Battleship Row Mooring Quays

Pearl Harbor Welcomes USS Zumwalt

The Heroism of YG-17 at Pearl Harbor

George Murray Turns 100

Pearl Harbor Tours from the Neighbor Islands

Pearl Harbor and Circle Island Combo Tour

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