What battleship is on display in Mobile Alabama?

battleship USS Alabama
Battleship Memorial Park is a military history park and museum on the western shore of Mobile Bay in Mobile, Alabama. It has a collection of notable aircraft and museum ships including the South Dakota-class battleship USS Alabama and Gato-class submarine USS Drum.

Can you tour the battleship in Mobile Alabama?

The battleship USS ALABAMA, submarine USS DRUM and the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion are all open for tours.

Is there a submarine in Mobile AL?

USS DRUM SUBMARINE. Sitting in her cradle beside Mobile Bay is the National Historic Landmark WWII submarine USS DRUM (SS-228). The DRUM is the oldest American submarine on public display, and we invite you to come and learn about her 72 member crew and her missions during the war.

Where is the USS Alabama submarine?

Bangor, Washington
As of April 2014, Alabama is part of Submarine Group 9 and her home port is at Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, Washington.

Where is the USS Missouri now?

Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Missouri was donated as a museum and memorial ship on 4 May 1998, and today rests near the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

How much does it cost to get into the USS Alabama battleship?

$15 for adults
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is located in Mobile, Alabama, about an hour’s drive northwest of Gulf Shores. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $6 for children and $13 for seniors; there are discounts for active duty military members. Parking costs $4.

How long does it take to tour the USS Alabama battleship?

yes 3 to 4 hours is to be expected if you plan to go through the ship and submarine and the aircraft pavilion. over a year ago. I agree with Marion D… Allow yourself 3 to 4 hours. The battleship has some tight spaces and ladders.

Can you tour the battleship Wisconsin?

Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, our guided tours that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during WWII.

Can US battleships be reactivated?

“The Iowa-class battleships still have life left in them but their age and the manufacture dates of the equipment on board make them a maintenance and manpower nightmare. Nothing is automated and sailors would have to be completely retrained on the ship’s older style equipment.