From the Collections

A Glimpse into the Collection

Explore featured pieces from Patriots Point’s collection of over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials. From sailor art and sports equipment to firearms and flight gear, take a peek into an ever-growing collection of artifacts from the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, and other naval vessels. Whether you’re curious about ship christening bottles or captivated by caricatures, there’s something here for everyone!

The Collection

Primary Image of Task Force 77 USS Yorktown (CVA-10) Patch
Patch, Cruise

Task Force 77 USS Yorktown (CVA-10) Patch

1952
Primary Image of Aviator Oxygen Mask of Arnold McKechnie, Sr.
Instrument, Therapeutic

Aviator Oxygen Mask of Arnold McKechnie, Sr.

1949
Primary Image of Personalized Lighter of Arnold McKechnie, Sr.
Cigarette Lighter

Personalized Lighter of Arnold McKechnie, Sr.

1952 - 1953
Primary Image of Leather Flight Jacket of Arnold McKechnie
LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET

Leather Flight Jacket of Arnold McKechnie
Primary Image of US Navy Dress Blue Uniform Jumper
Navy Jumper

US Navy Dress Blue Uniform Jumper

1941 - 1944
Primary Image of Shrapnel from Arthur Doty, Jr.

Shrapnel from Arthur Doty, Jr.

1951
Primary Image of USS Laffey (DD-724) Decommissioning Pennant

USS Laffey (DD-724) Decommissioning Pennant

1946 - 1947
Primary Image of Japanese Bomb Harness Fragment
Bomb Fragments

Japanese Bomb Harness Fragment

1944
Primary Image of Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fragment
Metal Fragment

Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fragment

1945
Primary Image of Japanese Control Panel Plate
Metal Fragment

Japanese Control Panel Plate

1941 - 1945
Primary Image of Japanese Bomb Fragment
Metal Fragment

Japanese Bomb Fragment

1945
Primary Image of USS Laffey (DD-724) Okinawa Flag
Battle flag

USS Laffey (DD-724) Okinawa Flag

1943 - 1944
Primary Image of USS Laffey (DD-724) D-Day Battle Flag
Battle flag

USS Laffey (DD-724) D-Day Battle Flag

1943 - 1944
Primary Image of Embroidered Navy Coat
Blue Jacket

Embroidered Navy Coat

1946 - 1949
Primary Image of Type AN-N6 Camera Gun

Type AN-N6 Camera Gun

1943
Primary Image of Kodak Film Cartridge

Kodak Film Cartridge

1944
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CV-10) Hull Plaque
Plaque, Memorial

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Hull Plaque

1943
Primary Image of Japanese Art Inspired Woodcarving

Japanese Art Inspired Woodcarving

1944 - 1951
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CV-10) Christening Ribbons
Christening Ribbon

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Christening Ribbons

1942
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CV-10) Christening Champagne Bottle and Netting
Bottle, Christining

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Christening Champagne Bottle and Netting

1942
Primary Image of Viet Cong Propaganda Signage

Viet Cong Propaganda Signage
Primary Image of Air Navigation and Fuel Computer Kit of Al Bauman

Air Navigation and Fuel Computer Kit of Al Bauman

1964
Primary Image of USS Yorktown Tie Clip

USS Yorktown Tie Clip
Primary Image of Mark 7 Knee Board
Board, Navigator's

Mark 7 Knee Board

1953
Primary Image of Bomb Sunday Shrapnel

Bomb Sunday Shrapnel

1944
Primary Image of Commemorative Serving Tray of Eleanor Roosevelt
Serving Tray, silver

Commemorative Serving Tray of Eleanor Roosevelt

1958
Primary Image of Leather Flight Jacket of James Cain
LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET

Leather Flight Jacket of James Cain

1964
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CV-10) Commemorative Mug
Cups

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Commemorative Mug

1972
Primary Image of Flight Computer

Flight Computer

1964
Primary Image of Mark II US Navy Sextant

Mark II US Navy Sextant

1943
Primary Image of Mark II US Navy Sextant Case

Mark II US Navy Sextant Case

1943
Primary Image of Kamikaze Pilot's Watch

Kamikaze Pilot's Watch

1942
Primary Image of Silver Wedding Platter

Silver Wedding Platter

1938
Primary Image of USS Laffey (DD-724) Commemorative Ashtray
Ash tray

USS Laffey (DD-724) Commemorative Ashtray

1951
Primary Image of Framed Service Medals Display of Arthur F. Doty, Jr.

Framed Service Medals Display of Arthur F. Doty, Jr.
Primary Image of Helmet of William Surgi

Helmet of William Surgi

1929
Primary Image of Illegal Speaker Assembly of Al Bauman

Illegal Speaker Assembly of Al Bauman

1974
Primary Image of Custom Marine Flight Helmet of Al Bauman

Custom Marine Flight Helmet of Al Bauman

1974
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CV-5) Diving Exploration Souvenir Cup
Cup

USS Yorktown (CV-5) Diving Exploration Souvenir Cup

1998
Primary Image of US Navy Nylon Flight Suit
Suit, Flight

US Navy Nylon Flight Suit

1941 - 1945
Primary Image of US Navy Summer Flight Suit
Suit, Flight

US Navy Summer Flight Suit

1940 - 1944
Primary Image of US Naval Aviator's Summer Flight Helmet
Flight Helmets

US Naval Aviator's Summer Flight Helmet

1940 - 1944
Primary Image of Medicinal Brandy Bottle

Medicinal Brandy Bottle

1942 - 1945
Primary Image of "Fightin' Jocko Clark" Print
Print

"Fightin' Jocko Clark" Print

1941 - 1944
Primary Image of Rolleiflex Camera

Rolleiflex Camera

1939
Primary Image of USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-10) Builder's Plate Pattern
Plaque, Builder's

USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-10) Builder's Plate Pattern

1940
Primary Image of Flight Helmet of James Cain
Flight Helmets

Flight Helmet of James Cain

1949
Primary Image of Naval Officer's Sword of James Cain
Sword

Naval Officer's Sword of James Cain

1941
Primary Image of US Navy Nurse Corps Summer Uniform Blouse
Uniform shirt

US Navy Nurse Corps Summer Uniform Blouse

1954 - 1974
Primary Image of Army Air Force WASP Patch
Patches

Army Air Force WASP Patch

1943
Primary Image of WASP Belted Jacket
Blue Jacket

WASP Belted Jacket

1943
Primary Image of Chaplain's Helmet
Steel helmet

Chaplain's Helmet

1939
Primary Image of "Skipper of the Fightin'est Ship" Print
Painting Print

"Skipper of the Fightin'est Ship" Print

1941 - 1944
Primary Image of "Passenger Liner with Tugboats"

"Passenger Liner with Tugboats"

1930
Primary Image of USS Yorktown Embroidered Flat Cap
Hats

USS Yorktown Embroidered Flat Cap
Primary Image of Electrically Heated Winter Flight Suit
Flight Suit

Electrically Heated Winter Flight Suit

1944
Primary Image of "Where's My Milk?" Print
Painting Print

"Where's My Milk?" Print

1941 - 1944
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CVS-10) at Sea

USS Yorktown (CVS-10) at Sea

1960
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CVA-10) 1957 Brass Cruise Cup
Cups

USS Yorktown (CVA-10) 1957 Brass Cruise Cup

1956
Primary image for the A Glimpse into the Collection Collection
Badge

USS Yorktown (CVS-10) Police Petty Officer Badge

1956 - 1972
Primary Image of River Patrol Force Beret
Hats

River Patrol Force Beret

1967 - 1968
Primary Image of Bomb Sunday Pennant
Battle flag

Bomb Sunday Pennant

1941
Primary Image of USS Yorktown (CVA-10) CIC Division Patch
Patch

USS Yorktown (CVA-10) CIC Division Patch

1952 - 1954
Primary Image of Dixie Cap Yearbook
Hat, Sailor

Dixie Cap Yearbook

1942 - 1943
Primary Image of Purple Heart of Samuel J. Underhill
Medal, Military

Purple Heart of Samuel J. Underhill

1939 - 1941
Primary Image of Grey Ghosts Squadron Flight Helmet
Flight Helmets

Grey Ghosts Squadron Flight Helmet

1955 - 1957
Primary Image of USS Laffey (DD-724) Boxing Headgear
Headgear, Boxing

USS Laffey (DD-724) Boxing Headgear
Primary Image of USS Arizona (BB-39) Bulkhead Piece
Mount, Gun

USS Arizona (BB-39) Bulkhead Piece

1914
Primary Image of Patriots Point
Artwork

Patriots Point

2023
Primary Image of Medical Corpsman Smock
Uniform shirt

Medical Corpsman Smock

1939 - 1944

From The Collections