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The US Navy Pearl Harbor Shuttle Boats
Standing on the shoreline at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you’ll notice that a stretch of water separates you from the iconic USS Arizona Memorial. As part of your Pearl [...]
Learning About the Military Airfields of Oahu
Military airfields of Oahu had an important role in the Pearl Harbor attack. Oahu, the third-largest island in Hawaii, is renowned not just for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture [...]
Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day
Pearl Harbor on Memorial Day has a different look. Memorial Day in the United States is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial start of summer; it’s a [...]
Tips for Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial
To visit the most iconic place of Hawaii it is necessary to read about the tips for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial. Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial is a profound [...]
The U.S. Navy target ship USS Utah (AG-16, ex BB-31) capsizing off Ford Island, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), 7 December 1941, after being torpedoed by Japanese aircraft. Photographed from USS Tangier (AV-8), which was moored astern of Utah. Note colours half-raised over fantail, boats nearby, and sheds covering Utah´s after guns.,U.S. Navy, 1941,Naval History and Heritage Command <http://www.history.navy.mil>, PD-USGov-Military Navy
USS Utah: From Battleship to Memorial
The USS Utah (BB-31) embodies a profound narrative of transformation, sacrifice, and memory. Launched in 1909, this Florida-class battleship initially symbolized American naval power, playing crucial roles from the Mexican [...]
Pacific Aviation Museum
The Pacific Aviation Museum, nestled on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, is a treasure trove of aviation history. From the moment you step into the museum, you're transported back to [...]
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Dobbin
The USS Dobbin (AD-3) played a crucial yet often unsung role in the events of Pearl Harbor, forever etched into history on Dec 7, 1941. When Pearl Harbor was bombed, [...]
Pearl Harbor Maps – Attack Maps & Island Maps
Pearl Harbor has two maps: attack maps &Island Maps. Island maps show which places were attacked and island maps are the map of Islands. Pearl Harbor holds a significant place [...]
Visiting the Battleship Missouri
When you are visiting the Battleship Missouri, famously known as the "Mighty Mo.", read this blog at first. This iconic battleship played a significant role in World War II [...]
Aftermath of a Japanese sneak attack on these three stricken U.S. battleships; from left to right: USS West Virginia (severely damaged), USS Tennessee (damaged), and the USS Arizona (sunk), Author Unknown, 1941,National Archives and Records Administratio <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration>, PD-USGov-Military Navy
Seconds from Disaster: Pearl Harbor Documentary
Did you miss National Geographic's Seconds From Disaster: Pearl Harbor Documentary? If so, it’s a highly recommended watch, especially for those who are curious about the attack on Pearl Harbor [...]
Machinist's Mate First Class Robert R. Scott, United States Navy, was awarded the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for heroism while serving on board USS California (BB-44) during the 7 December 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor. Halftone reproduction, copied from the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1948, The Navy", page 258., Author not Named, Naval Historical Center Online Library <http://Photo%20#:%20NH%2092308>, PD-USGov-Military Navy
Heroes of the Harbor: Robert R. Scott
On an otherwise calm Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, seemed like an ordinary day for the sailors stationed at Pearl Harbor. Among them was Machinist’s Mate First Class Robert R. [...]
More Facts About Pearl Harbor You May Not Know
More facts about Pearl Harbor you may not know add surprising details to this tragic event that deepen our understanding of its impact. The attack on Pearl Harbor is a [...]
