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.
Monday
August5
August5
Open today from 9AM to 6:30PM
40 Patriots Point Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Tour
Fly-In Helicopters at Patriots Point offers exclusive tours of the Holy City that is a "must-do" for any visitor. Flights ranging from 5-20 minutes over the Charleston Harbor, the USS Yorktown, and...
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Experience
Take a ride to the moon and back inside this replica Apollo 8 capsule while listening to actual radio communication and watching video recorded during the mission.
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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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From The Collections
A Hero’s Welcome Home This patrol boat is on loan from Naval History and Heritage Command. MK1 River Patrol Boat (PBR) dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient James Elliot Williams (see Medal of Honor...
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