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View of the U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii (USA), circa 1963. The aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) is visible on the left., U.S. Navy, 1963, U.S. Navy All Hands magazine http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/department_arch.html April 1963 http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/archpdf/ah196304.pdf, PD-USGov-Military Navy
Pearl Harbor Shipyard
The Pearl Harbor Shipyard played a crucial role during and after the attack on Pearl Harbor, helping the U.S. Pacific Fleet recover from the devastation on December 7, 1941. Remarkably, [...]
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Avocet
The USS Avocet was commissioned on September 17, 1918, as a Lapwing-class minesweeper with the hull designation (AM-19). For the first seven years of her service, she operated under the [...]
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 [...]
