Why Was the USS Utah Targeted?
February 27, 2018Given the intent of the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a question pops up when the events of the day are examined. It’s widely known... Read More
Ships of Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, more than one ship was sitting in the harbor that day. In fact, eight battleships, three cruises and four destroyers were present in the harbor when the bombs started to fall. Though some - like the USS Arizona would sink - others sustained minor damage. Others even returned Japanese fire.
Check out the histories of these fine ships of Pearl Harbor and discover how each one played a vital role on the "date that would live in infamy."
The Story of the USS Helm
September 27, 2017On May 27th, 1937, the USS Helm (DD-388) was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard, sponsored by the widow of Rear Admiral James Meredith Helm. Five months later, the Bagley-class destroyer... Read More
The Bell of the USS Sacramento
June 28, 2017Relics of the Pearl Harbor attack can be found all over the United States. Tacoma, WA is home to the remains of the USCG Tiger, a vessel that survived the attack... Read More
Facts about the USS Arizona (BB-39)
May 15, 2017When people discuss the attack on Pearl Harbor, it’s difficult not to bring up the USS Arizona. Considered one of the greatest tragedies of that day, the mighty Pennsylvania-class battleship... Read More
Legacy of the USS Tennessee
April 7, 2017Many US Navy vessels were present during the attack on Pearl Harbor, but it was the battleships that bore the brunt of the surprise attack. Among the mighty vessels moored within... Read More
Pearl Harbor’s Forgotten Battleship
March 20, 2017Touring the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor located on the south coast of Oahu, you can learn and understand the stories behind the battleships... Read More
Pearl Harbor’s Most Heroic: The Ships That Saved the Harbor
January 5, 2017From any great battle, heroes are born. Though the ashes left behind tell tragic tales, the stories of the heroic acts that saved lives and deterred enemy forces should also... Read More
Sunk But Not Forgotten – The American Ships That Sank in the Pearl Harbor Attack
October 20, 2016There were 100 commissioned warships and service auxiliary ships that were docked at Pearl Harbor on the day of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese acted. Although only 16 of... Read More
USS Neosho, Oiler at Pearl Harbor
September 17, 2015During WWII Navy oilers were named after rivers. USS Neosho was named after a river in eastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma. It's purpose was to refuel warships. She did far more... Read More
USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor
August 30, 2015Affectionately nicknamed "Wee Vee", USS West Virginia was commissioned in in December 1923. She was moved to Hawaii in 1940 with the US Pacific Fleet and was the youngest of all... Read More
Battleship USS California at Pearl Harbor
June 20, 2015USS California Before the Pearl Harbor Attack Launched in 1919, USS California (BB-44) was a proud ship, the flagship of the fleet. She held that title for 20 years from... Read More
USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier
June 8, 2015The USS Enterprise is not the Star Trek ship. She was an Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific Fleet. Enterprise aircraft carrier was not in Pearl Harbor during the infamous attacks.... Read More
USS Maryland at Pearl Harbor
May 29, 2015The USS Maryland does not get the same attention as the other battleships that were at Pearl Harbor. Perhaps because she sustained minimal damage or because she only lost 4... Read More
USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor
January 20, 2015Battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) was the lead ship of the Nevada class battleships, which included her sister ship USS Oklahoma. 27,500 ton Nevada was launched one year before USS Arizona as the... Read More
USS Vestal Extraordinary Service
December 29, 2013[caption id="attachment_5839" align="alignnone" width="300"] USS Vestal Memorial in Pearl Harbor[/caption] As you approach the Arizona Memorial you will see a white mooring that reads USS Vestal. Most people who visit... Read More
USS Tennessee at Pearl Harbor
May 4, 2013No torpedoes hit the USS Tennessee. The primary reason for her lucky fate was her location inboard of West Virginia. The West Virginia protected USS Tennessee by taking seven torpedo hits. Tennessee was... Read More
USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor
December 4, 2012With twelve torpedo launched against her, USS Oklahoma took the brunt of the torpedo attack on Pearl Harbor. Nine of those torpedoes hit their mark. The torpedo attack ripped open holes in the... Read More
Pearl Harbor Ships on December 7th
October 19, 2012There were 130 vessels in the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941, the day of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. 96 of the Pearl Harbor... Read More
History of the USS Missouri
September 1, 2012One of the most famous warships of the US Navy, also known as “Mighty Mo” has left her mark in military and national history of the United States in the... Read More
USS Utah at Pearl Harbor
March 28, 2012She was not even a full fledged battleship on December 7th, 1941, but that did not stop the Japanese pilots from targeting the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor. Sixty four... Read More
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