TOURING THE MIGHTY MO.Byline: Daily News HONOLULU - The Battleship battleship, large, armored warship equipped with the heaviest naval guns. The evolution of the battleship, from the ironclad warship of the mid-19th cent., received great impetus from the Civil War. Missouri Memorial, which has proven to be a popular tourist attraction Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" since opening in Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor, land-locked harbor, on the southern coast of Oahu island, Hawaii, W of Honolulu; one of the largest and best natural harbors in the E Pacific Ocean. In the vicinity are many U.S. military installations, including the chief U.S. 2 1/2 years ago, recently added three new visitor programs. A 90-minute Captain's Tour, which focuses on the Mighty Mo's service in the Gulf War, provides a look at Navy strategy and combat readiness. It includes visits to the bridge, the Combat Engagement Center and the ship captain's cabin. Cost is $49 for adults. A self-guided audio tour enables visitors to tour the ship at their own pace. The digital audio devices provide information and stories that are generally heard on the popular Chief's Guided Tour. The audio tour guides visitors to more than 80 exhibits and locations on the ship. Rental of the device is $6. The Battleship Passport is expected to appeal to kids. It gives visitors a chance to search for up to 40 stations throughout the ship, where passport stamps are issued. Signs at each station provide information about its significance. The passport costs $1.95. The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For self-guided tours, admission is $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 4 to 12 (3 and under free). The Chief's Guided Tour costs an additional $6 and takes visitors to areas not open to general-admission visitors. Tickets and parking are available at the USS USS abbr. 1. United States Senate 2. United States ship USS abbr (= United States Ship) → Namensteil von Schiffen der Kriegsmarine Bowfin bowfin, primitive freshwater fish found in the Mississippi basin, the Great Lakes, and E to Vermont. The bowfin has a light covering of rounded, overlapping scales, a large mouth, and sharp teeth. Submarine Museum and Park, located next to the USS Arizona Memorial USS Arizona Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table). Visitors Center. Information: (877) 644-4896 or (808) 973-2494; www.ussmissouri.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Visitors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor have a choice of tours, including one focusing on the ship's service in the Gulf War. Eric Noland/Travel Editor |
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