USS Jeremiah O & # 39; Brien
USS Jeremiah O & # 39; Brien is one of the fully restored World War II freighters. Today you can find it in Fisherman 's Wharf Pier 45 in San Francisco. I know that it turned out to be one of the most fun things to do San Francisco and I know you too!
history
Here are some great historical facts:
1. It was named for the first American to capture the British naval vessel during the revolutionary method.
2. She crossed the English passage 11 times across the Normandy coast during the D - Day invasion carrying military and supplies.
3. In 1994, she returned to Normandy and celebrated the 50th anniversary of D - Day.
She made four Atlantic wartime intersections.
6. The press loved to call Liberty Ships "American Ugoy · duck".
7. The Navy actually wanted one voyage from her to call her success!
7. Liberty Ships turned out to be the real worker of the Second World War.
8. Liberty Ships was the largest class among civilian battleships, which were hundreds of people blended and crushed simple squared hulls.
She was built in June 1943 in Portland Maine south and left the dock.
Fun Facts
1. It is in the National Historic Site and the National Historical Landmark.
2. I am very grateful if you have maritime skills and not volunteering for USS O & # 39; Brien. Or, if you do not live in that area, your financial contribution will be wonderful.
She is the only active Liberty Ship found in her original composition.
She regularly cruises to Sacramento and other destiny of the day. If you are planning ahead, you can also take a cruise!
Details
Today, she was found in Fisherman's Wharf Pier 45 in San Francisco, California, USA.
There are several "hot and humid weekend" seven times a year for marine engines to start. You can also cruise with USS O & # 39; Brien.
You can see the entire boat from the engine room to the flying bridge.
price
$ 10 for adults and $ 5 for older people and juniors. Children under 6 years old and military with ID are free. The family price is $ 25. You can use all major credit cards except American Express.
You do not need to make a reservation to visit the ship, but the summer moon (May to September) is very busy and crowded.
Unfortunately, it can not access the wheelchair.
My opinion
I personally love history! Learning the past from a ship you can visit personally today is very interesting. And one that is still fully operational!
I love our country and its history. A wonderful way to tell your children about World War II - from the deck of the only World War II Liberty Ship left unchanged!
