Photo provided by NEAM
Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr, submarine USS Lionfish, and battleship USS Massachusetts are featured at Battleship Cove, the destination of a daytrip offered by the New England Air Museum. All three saw significant war duty.
The New England Air Museum (NEAM) in Windsor Locks, is offering a daytrip to Battleship Cove in Massachusetts on Saturday, May 19. The motorcoach will depart from the museum’s parking lot at 8 a.m.
Join NEAM as we journey to Fall River and the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships. Journey through time from WWII to the Cold War as you trace the footsteps of the sailors aboard the Historic National Landmarks berthed at Battleship Cove!
Discover the rich legacy of the brave men and women who served America in uniform, and the technology, firepower, and human sacrifice it took to preserve our freedoms! New this year, discover “The Story Behind the Steels and Sails – A Sailor’s Life,” at Battleship Cove and “Closing the Gap, The Role of the Azores during World War II,” over at the nearby Maritime Museum.
The cost is $95 for adults and $80 for children ages 4-12. There is a discount for museum members. The tour includes transportation, admission to Battleship Cove and a gratuity for the driver. A cafeteria is located on the battleship, but you’re welcome to bring a lunch.
Registration is available on the New England Air Museum’s website at www.neam.org or contact Bob Garguilo at bgarguilo@neam.org or call 860-623-3305 ext. 317.