The "holy" hull plates are being removed and new plate placed on Laffey to restore her watertight integrity. See images below for a visual update on the Laffey's restorations...
Museum Operations
Patriots Point to Close Saturday, May 2
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in partnership with Joint Base Charleston and Charleston Airshow leadership to support operations for the Official 2026 Charleston Airshow. Please click below to view more details.