Description:
- Located in Charleston Harbor, this museum is home to USS Yorktown, nicknamed "The Fighting Lady." This historic battleship played an important role in the Pacific in WWII, sinking the largest battleship ever built. In 1970, Yorktown participated in the recovery of the crew of Apollo 8, shortly before being decommissioned. Moored beside her is USS Laffey, a WWII destroyer, and USS Clamagore, a diesel attack submarine. Many interesting displays and exhibits lie within these vessels. Admission: $15 Adults; $13 Seniors and Active Duty Military with ID; $8 Children ages 6-11; children under age 6 are free with adult ticket.
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Ask a local about Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Ask Mount Pleasant Locals about Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 866 831 1720 (toll free)
- fax: +1 866 831 1720
- send email
Address:
- 40 Patriots Point Road
- Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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