Lesser-Known Facts About USS Arizona
May 14, 2021Today, 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... Read More
Battleships
Lesser-Known Facts About USS Missouri
A tour of the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor brings with it an abundance of information. While schools teach the main events of World War II, it’s unlikely that the... Read More
When a Ship Is Decommissioned
May 13, 2021The 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... Read More
Why Is the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor?
March 6, 2020On 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... Read More
Understanding US Navy Ship Designations
March 3, 2020For a civilian, understanding the terminology used by the United States Navy can seem complicated. When it comes to something as simple as the naming of ships, there’s a lot... Read More
A Complete Guide to Pearl Harbor Tours
February 4, 2020To get the most of your time at Pearl Harbor, an organized tour is highly recommended. It’s the most efficient way to explore the history of December 7, 1941. To... Read More
New Ships To Bear the Names Arizona and Oklahoma
January 24, 2020It’s been over 75 years since a US Navy ship named USS Arizona or USS Oklahoma was in service. After being destroyed during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941,... Read More
Battleship Missouri Marked a Major Milestone
January 9, 2020On December 28, 2019, the Battleship Missouri marked a major milestone as she welcomed her nine-millionth visitor, a number that shows just how popular Pearl Harbor Historic Sites are. The... Read More
The Battleship That Never Was
November 19, 2019As tensions rose across the Pacific in the run-up to the outbreak of war, the Imperial Japanese Navy tried to intimidate the United States with the massive Yamato-class battleship. Little... Read More
How Battleships Were Named
September 26, 2019When learning about the ships that were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, you may start to wonder about some of their names. For example, you might be thinking... Read More
The Brothers of USS Oklahoma
April 26, 2019During 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... Read More
USS Oklahoma Survivor Celebrates 101st Birthday
March 26, 2019Each passing year brings the loss of more and more survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack, so when one of these heroes celebrates a birthday, it’s cause for celebration. One... Read More
Experiencing Pearl Harbor Without Seeing It
January 7, 2019When we think of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor,we usually picture sailors scrambling on the decks to abandon ship or take up arms to fight back against... Read More
Organizing Your Visit to Pearl Harbor
December 31, 2018You're coming to Hawaii, and near the top of your list of things to do while you're here is a visit to Pearl Harbor. There's a lot to see at... Read More
The First American Casualty of Pearl Harbor
December 27, 2018The first casualties of the attack on Pearl Harbor happened a couple of hours before the Imperial Japanese Navy launched their surprise assault. The US Navy destroyer USS Ward (DD-139)... Read More
Who Was Pearl Harbor’s Highest-Ranking Casualty?
October 15, 2018Many names stand out when learning about the tragedy that unfolded at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Some are remembered for their bravery under fire, and a few were... Read More
Francis Flaherty: Hero of USS Oklahoma
September 3, 2018On December 14, 1941, seven days after the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, John Flaherty received a box of Christmas presents from his brother in Hawaii. At about the... Read More
Albert L. Kaiss, Last Commander of the Mighty Mo, Dies at 78
August 13, 2018On July 25, 2018, at the age of 78, Albert L. Kaiss passed away in his hometown of Hagerstown, MD. On March 31, 1992, in Long Beach, CA, Captain Kaiss stepped... Read More
USS West Virginia Survivor Archie Kelley Turns 100
August 9, 2018[caption id="attachment_128947" align="alignright" width="360"] Archie Kelley[/caption] When Archie Kelley turned 100 years old, it was a milestone that many others wished to celebrate with him. Kelley’s 100th birthday wasn’t just any... Read More
Learning Pearl Harbor: What Is a Dry Dock?
August 3, 2018As you explore the fascinating history of the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, specifically the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack that forced the Americans into World War II, you’re... Read More
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