These four-compartment berthing quarters give a glimpse into the living environment afforded to the officers’ rank. Officers were bunked one or two to a room, with accommodations that included wardrobes, sink, desk, and more comfortable beds than the standard enlisted bunks. Like college dormitories, officers would personalize their bunks with pictures from home, memorabilia from their journey, and artwork. Lt. Stephen Fitch drew pictures of his time on the Yorktown and coined his berthing compartment as “The 226 Club”. Officers would often pile into compartments for late-night clandestine parties.
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Activity
Find the Flight Motion Simulator in the USS Yorktown Hanger Bay.
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Experience
Located on board the historic aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, The Medal of Honor Museum features interactive exhibits that tell the stories of the brave Americans who have served and protected the U.S...
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Experience
Experience radio transmissions that recreate one of the many tense moments aboard a ship, and understand how the USS Laffey served the US Navy during the Cold War.
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