The USS Missouri was launched on January 29, 1944. She saw action in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf, and was decommissioned on March 31, 1992.
Here's Noah defending the skies from the deck of the Missouri.
Noah calls for air support.
Missouri's main armament consisted of nine 16-inch guns, which could fire a 2,700 pound shell over 23 miles.
It's difficult to appreciate how huge her main guns and turrets are until you're standing next to them.
On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the instrument of surrender in a ceremony aboard the Missouri. The location of that signing is marked with this plaque.
The Arizona Memorial, viewed from the Missouri.
The Missouri seen with the remains of Arizona's Number 2 turret.
I may post additional miscellaneous photos in the future, but this is the last planned post for our trip to Hawaii. Overall it was a great vacation, but Noah and I were both happy to return home.
Here's Noah defending the skies from the deck of the Missouri.
Noah calls for air support.
Missouri's main armament consisted of nine 16-inch guns, which could fire a 2,700 pound shell over 23 miles.
It's difficult to appreciate how huge her main guns and turrets are until you're standing next to them.
On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the instrument of surrender in a ceremony aboard the Missouri. The location of that signing is marked with this plaque.
The Arizona Memorial, viewed from the Missouri.
The Missouri seen with the remains of Arizona's Number 2 turret.
I may post additional miscellaneous photos in the future, but this is the last planned post for our trip to Hawaii. Overall it was a great vacation, but Noah and I were both happy to return home.
