Dr. Tim Morgan will discuss how the USS ALABAMA's communication system was used and how critical Radio Central was to the operation of the ship during WWII. After the presentation, visitors can take a privately guided tour of Radio Central. Tim is a member of the Deep South Amateur Radio Club and one of the [...]
Past USS Alabama Battleship Commission Chairman Bill Tunnell will discuss the teak deck replacement underway aboard the USS Alabama. Learn about the process, the efforts made to keep the historic integrity of the ship's deck, and the technology used. Lecture will be held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in [...]
Staff member and author Tom Bowser will discuss the role of submarines during WWII. Learn about the USS DRUM's battle history and the support her sister submarines gave in silent service during the war. Lecture will be held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to attend. Included in day's admission.
Rear Admiral Endel Lee, U.S. Navy (Ret.) will discuss how chaplains served during the war. Learn about the challenges they faced, the services they provided, and the tools they were given. Following the lecture, you will tour the Chapel aboard the USS Alabama. Lecture is held in the Wardroom and is free for visitors to [...]