The exhibit promises to captivate history enthusiasts and military history buffs alike, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich historical significance of naval exploration and its impact on global affairs. It offers visitors a unique look at what life was like on board the ship.
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Learn what life was like for sailors during World War II, Vietnam, and the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule while touring areas of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown that are off-limits to the...
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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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Experience
"The Ship That Would Not Die" The USS Laffey (DD-724) is the most decorated World War II era Destroyer still in existence. Commissioned at Bath Iron Works, ME in February of 1944, the Laffey was soon...
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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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