battleship uss

Visit Memorial Park, America’s Most unique military attraction, an unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

Prepare your imagination for takeoff as you walk the fl ight line of our historic aircraft inside the huge Aircraft Pavilion. Experience life the way it was over seven decades ago on one of America’s most decorated .

6 Aviators Hot Line WARBIRDS November 2008 about the park quarters, sick bay, an engine room and Prices Displacing more than 44,500 tons, the USS much more. There are 12 decks open for A $60.00 non-refundable deposit is re- ALABAMA measures 680 feet from stem touring. The main deck of the Battleship quired with your confi rmation to hold your to stern, half as long as the Empire State is handicapped accessible. The group will Building is tall. Armed with nine, 16-inch also enjoy watching a 15 minute fi lm in reservations. guns in three turrets and 20, 5-inch, .38- the Uptake Theater featuring former WWII caliber guns in 10 twin mounts, her main USS ALABAMA crewmen. Overnight accommodations to youth batteries could fi re shells as heavy as a small car accurately for a distance of more Group Rates 10 or more groups with members between the ages than 20 miles. Adult (12 and over) $10 of 6 and 18 are available aboard the Child (6-11) $5 Battleship for a one-night stay. The cost is Her steel side armor was a foot thick Child (under 6) Free $ 18.00 each with a $ 270.00 minimum above the waterline, tapering to one half Motorcoach parking is free and ample inch at the bottom. Her four propellers, charge. There will be two adults admit- each weighing more than 18 tons, could Catered meals are available for groups ted free per 25 participants. Please let us drive her through the seas at up to 28 (minimum of 30 required). Meals may know how many will be in your party as knots, more than 32 miles per hour. Load- be served aboard the battleship in the soon as possible as space is limited. ed with 7,000 tons of fuel oil, her range Wardroom, on the Fantail, or in the Aircraft was about 15,000 nautical miles. The USS Pavilion. Prices vary according to menu ALABAMA was built to fi ght. choice. Two weeks advance notice is re- The cost of the overnight program includes quired (subject to availability). a tour of the Battleship and Park area as The USS ALABAMA saw 37 months of active well as your overnight accommodations. A duty during World War II, earning nine Bat- crewmates tle Stars. The “Mighty A” as she came to be The program now in its 41st year, has of- complete tour of Battleship USS ALABAMA known, safely carried her crew throughout fered more than 200 young ladies an op- (BB-60), USS DRUM (SS-228), the Atlantic and Pacifi c Ocean campaigns, portunity to serve in this position, and also Aircraft Pavilion, Nature Observatory, and and never suffered any casualties or sig- to receive scholarship funds to the college other displays averages about three hours. nifi cant damage due to enemy fi re. After or university of their choice. The USS ALA- the war, she was mothballed on Puget BAMA Crewmates have dedicated thou- You are free to arrange your itinerary to Sound at Bremerton, Wash., in 1947. sands of community service hours not only suit your travel plans, however YOU MUST to , but also to BE CHECKED IN PRIOR TO 8:00PM ON THE visitor information Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the EVENING OF YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY. Admission fees: Age 12 & up: $12.00 State of Alabama. Ages 6-11: $6.00 under age 6: Free The contest, held each year, is based on get involved an interview using information supplied Thank you for your interest in becoming Hours: by the contestants during the application a member of USS ALABAMA Battleship Open everyday except Christmas Day process. A panel of judges not affi liated Opens - 8:00 a.m. with Battleship Memorial Park conducts the Memorial Park. By joining today, you are Closes - 4:00 p.m. October-March, interview. The new group of Crewmates is helping us to continue to memorialize 6:00 p.m. April-September selected at the end of the interview pro- our veterans of all branches of the United cess. The young ladies represent the Park States Armed Services. Telephone: (251)433-2703 for a one-year term. Each year, $7,500.00 Fax: (251)433-2777 in scholarship money is awarded to the Email: [email protected] young women selected as the new Crew- By supporting our membership program, mates. Young ladies must be between the you will honor those who fought for our Parking: ages of 19-21, reside in Mobile or Baldwin $2 Park Use Fee per vehicle County and if chosen remain for the dura- Freedom in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, $25 Fee for Semi-Trucks tion of their one year term. Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and other (includes admission for one person) confl icts as well as honor those who are We have ample parking available for scout overnight adventure continuing to fi ght for our freedom daily. motor coaches, travel trailers, etc. Thank you for your interest in the Scout No overnight parking allowed. Program at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Your membership entitles you to a year of Memorial Park. We feel sure your troop’s informative publications. And remember Mailing address: participation will be both educational and your membership is tax-deductible to the USS ALABAMA fun. The following is important information extent allowable by law. 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL to help you plan your trip. Overnights are 36602 available any night except Christmas Eve and Day. Battleship Memorial Park Please contact our Membership Depart- Battleship Parkway, The Scout Duty Chief will be available until ment at 251-438-2834 for more infor- P.O. Box 65 8:00PM. You should plan to arrive at the Mobile, AL 36601-0065 Park by 3:00PM to allow adequate time to mation or click here for a printable Mem- store your gear and familiarize the troop bership Application, you may send your • Senior Citizens and AAA member dis- with the area. Upon your arrival, please check to: counts available. ask the ticket offi ce or guard to notify the Scout Duty Chief. • Active Duty military free with military USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park I.D. There are NO COED FACILITIES AVAIL- Foundation ABLE. All facilities will be shared by sev- Attn: Membership Department USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park eral groups. It is required that only male P.O. Box 65 is open everyday except Christmas Day. chaperons accompany boy groups, and From April through September the park is only female chaperons accompany girl Mobile, AL 36601 open from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Oc- groups. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. tober through March 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. We encourage you to plan on one adult Fax: 251-433-1260 for every eight scouts. groups Toll Free: 1-888-414-4448 Groups should allow 2 – 2 1/2 hours for the self-guided tour. Once onboard, the group can enter gun turrets, view crew’s Email: [email protected] November 2008 Aviators Hot Line WARBIRDS 7