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USS Sotoyomo: The Oldest Ship at Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor led to a devastating loss of more than 2,400 American lives and inflicted severe damage on the Pacific Fleet. The [...]
Exhibits of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, nestled in the historic site of Pearl Harbor, is a testament to the silent heroes of the United States Navy. Known as the [...]
Japanese War Machines of the Pearl Harbor Attack
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, is etched in history as a moment of profound shock and devastation. There were used many Japanese war machines at Pearl [...]
Women of the War
There is a topic that made clear the importance of women in the US Navy at the time of World War II. It is “women of the war”. During World [...]
Heroes of the Harbor: Samuel Fuqua
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor became the backdrop for one of the most infamous attacks in U.S. history. Amid the chaos, countless servicemen stepped up in [...]
Learning Pearl Harbor: What was the Kido Butai?
The Kido Butai, formally known as the First Air Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, played a pivotal role in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. "Kido [...]
Childhood Memories of Pearl Harbor
Pat Campbell and Jimmy Lee were just children when they witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor, an event that dramatically altered the course of history. Though they were young, their [...]
Who Was Involved in Pearl Harbor?
The Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a pivotal event that changed the course of World War II, drawing the United States into the global conflict. While [...]
Pearl Harbor Survivors Tell Their Stories
Before embarking on a Pearl Harbor tour, it's important to gain a deeper understanding of the events that took place on December 7, 1941. First-hand accounts from Pearl Harbor survivors [...]
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 [...]