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USS Missouri (BB-63) is an Iowa -class battleship built for the United States Navy (USN) in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship. Completed in 1944, she is the last battleship commissioned by the United States.
Located on Ford Island and in line with the Arizona Memorial along battleship row, the Battleship Missouri (USS Missouri (BB-63)) towers over its dock some 216 feet high. It is accessible only by shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or on our tour vehicles.
The fourth Missouri (BB-63) was laid down 6 January 1941; launched 29 January 1944; and commissioned 11 June 1944, with Captain William M. Callaghan in command. The ships sponsor was Margaret Truman, daughter of then-senator from Missouri, Harry S. Truman. Born in battle, Missouri steamed to Iwo Jima to support invasion landings, participated in the bombardment of Okinawa and struck hard blows ...
Discover the legendary story of 'Mighty Mo: The Last Combat Ship,' a compelling documentary that brings to life the historic journey of USS Missouri (BB-63),...
The Mighty Mo’s main battery firepower became a legend in Korea, with her nine 16 inch-barrel guns hurling 1,800-pound shells as heavy as Volkswagens over 23 miles in defense of U.S. land forces. In 1955, the Missouri was decommissioned and mothballed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
For Immediate Release. USS. ABOUT THE “MIGHTY MO” Missouri. Class: Length: Height: Beam: Weight: Speed: . (BB-63) Iowa-class battleship 887 feet 209 feet from keel to mast 108 feet 58,000 tons (full load); 45,000 tons (unloaded) In excess of 30 knots (35 mph) Note: Use “USS” only when referring to active-service ship.
The USS Missouri Memorial Association is dedicated to preserving the Battleship Missouri and sharing her story and place in history. The Battleship Missouri Memorial rests in the heart of Pearl Harbor offering activities and tours to Hawaii's visitors from across the world.
