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"Mighty Mo" Status: Museum ship in Pearl Harbor: Badge: General characteristics (as built) Class and type: Iowa-class battleship: Displacement: 57,540 long tons (58,460 t) Length: 887 ft 3 in (270.4 m) Beam: 108 ft 2 in (33 m) Draft: 37 ft 9 in (11.5 m) Installed power: 8 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers; 212,000 shp (158,000 kW) Propulsion
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.
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 ...
23 de jul. de 2023 · The USS Missouri, also known as the “Mighty Mo,” is a historic Iowa-class battleship that served the United States Navy in three major conflicts: World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. Launched in 1944, the Missouri is most famously known as the site of the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, which marked the ...
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 Chief Engineer’s Tour showcases the power and mechanics behind the Mighty Mo that made her one of the biggest and fastest battleships in history. Venture down Broadway, the longest and widest passage on the ship, and learn about the role of the Chief Engineer, or CHENG, and the more than 500 Sailors under his command.
