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Posts Tagged ‘USS Laffey DD-724’
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Events This Week: April 15-19, 2019
Posted: Apr 19, 2019This week in April is home to historical dates that we must never forget here at Patriots Point. Important dates this week: On April 15th, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) was […]
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USS Yorktown Foundation Awarded $25,000 in Second Cycle of American Airlines Grants to Train A Diverse Group of Future Aviators at Patriots Point
Posted: Feb 26, 2019The USS Yorktown Foundation is proud to receive a $25,000 grant from American Airlines to continue funding Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum’s newest Flight Academy program called “Take Flight […]
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Engine Room Exhibit brings USS Laffey to life
Posted: Feb 08, 2016The engine room on the USS Laffey has been closed to tours since early December, but has now reopened as an exciting, new Engine Room Experience. The new exhibit is […]
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USS Frank Evans veterans come to Patriots Point to remember “Lost 74”
Posted: Sep 25, 2015On Friday, September 18, a small group of veterans who served on the USS Frank Evans DD-754, stepped on board the USS Laffey. Many of them were survivors of a […]
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Welcome Home To “The Ship That Would Not Die,” USS Laffey DD-724
Posted: Jan 25, 2012The morning was cool, crisp and clear, perfect for bringing the famous warship home. Welcome home Laffey, we are excited to have her back where she belongs and now preparations will begin to get her open for the public once again. Stay tuned for updates and the opening celebration we plan to hold!
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Laffey Plans To Return Next Week, 22-27 January
Posted: Jan 20, 2012True to her wartime name, “The Ship That Would Not Die,” the famous World War II destroyer Laffey will return to life as a museum ship sometime during the week […]
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USS Laffey Departure 19 August 2009 Recap #1
Posted: Jan 05, 2012We will be taking a look at a few old Laffey posts as we near her successful return to Patriots Point the week of 22-27 January 2012. Today we’ll look […]
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Laffey and Patriots Point Updates…
Posted: Apr 22, 2010The USS Laffey remains at Pier November on the old Charleston Naval Base, courtesy of the South Carolina State Ports Authority until June, when a decision will need to be […]
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Laffey celebrates 66 years!
Posted: Feb 11, 2010On Tuesday, the USS Laffey celebrated its 66th year since commissioning at Bath, Maine in 1944. The ship was opened Tuesday for a special media tour while at the South […]
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Laffey drydock complete!
Posted: Jan 12, 2010The Laffey was moved from Detyen’s Shipyard yesterday at 1300 to Pier November on the old Naval Base, now South Carolina Ports Authority property in North Charleston, SC. Studies are […]