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USS Arizona Memorial: Pearl Harbor's Poignant WWII Tribute

USS Arizona Memorial: Pearl Harbor s Poignant WWII Tribute

The USS Arizona Memorial stands as one of America's most revered World War II sites, honoring the Pearl Harbor attack and the brave service members who lost their lives. This iconic offshore shrine, accessible by boat, offers a profound reflection on history.

Constructed over the midsection of the sunken USS Arizona, the memorial's design symbolizes initial defeat, ultimate victory, and eternal peace. The shrine room features a marble wall engraved with the names of the 1,177 crewmen killed. Cutaways reveal the ship's skeletal remains, which still leak about a quart of oil daily into the ocean. The U.S. Navy left over 900 servicemen entombed within, prioritizing wartime recovery.

Free boat tours depart every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) from the NPS Visitor Center & Museum. The 75-minute program includes a 23-minute documentary. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov up to 60 days in advance, or try the day before at 7 a.m. Hawaii time (limited availability). About 1,300 same-day tickets are available at Aloha Court, but in peak seasons (summer/Christmas) with 4,000+ daily visitors, they sell out by 10 a.m.—arrive early or book ahead.

Private tours pass by but do not dock at the memorial.


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