Staying the Course
On April 15th, 1945, the USS Laffey (DD-724) was assigned to help repel an air attack just 30 miles north of Okinawa, Japan. During the attack, thirteen Japanese aircraft were downed. The following day, April 16th, fifty Japanese planes were launched into battle. Badly damaged by four bombs, six kamikaze crashes, and strafing fire, the USS Laffey continued to fight. Despite losing 32 sailors and 71 wounded, the brave men in Gun Mount 53 repelled the enemy fighters, buying time to save the ship. Visit the Mount 53 exhibit to catch a glimpse of what it took to survive this event.
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Experience
Experience radio transmissions that recreate one of the many tense moments aboard a ship, and understand how the USS Laffey served the US Navy during the Cold War.
Included with admission.
Experience
Take a ride to the moon and back inside this replica Apollo 8 capsule while listening to actual radio communication and watching video recorded during the mission.
Included with admission.
Tour
Rank up your visit with the Admiral’s Tour, Patriots Point’s most exclusive experience aboard the USS Yorktown! Tour length: 90-minutes Ages: 12 and up Cost: $40/person (general admission not included...
Additional $40 ticket purchase required.
Activity
Pick up your Scavenger Hunt at the Information Desk on the USS Yorktown. Happy hunting! Additional $3.00 ticket purchase required.
Additional $3.00 ticket purchase required.