At the time of the Japanese attack the USS Arizona, along with six of the nine battleships in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, was docked along 'Battleship Row' at Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona was one of the attack's first casualties, sunk in the early morning hours by a 1,760-pound Japanese bomb that hit its ammunition hold. The immense explosion sent the ship to the bottom in minutes, along with almost 1200 of its crew. The ship still lies where it sunk, a watery tomb for its perished crew. Occasionally the cremated remains of a veteran of the USS Arizona are taken by a navy diver to join his comrades.
The USS Arizona Visitor Center is located on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base with the sunken remains of the Arizona just offshore. The Visitor Center and USS Arizona site are operated and maintained by the National Park Service and are free of charge to the public. Before visiting the USS Arizona site, you will be shown an informative and engaging 25-minute film documenting the attack on Pearl Harbor that is very useful if you've forgotten your high school history. Afterwards, a short jaunt on a Navy shuttle boat will take you out to the memorial, a platform built over the remains of the sunken battleship. On a day when the water is calm you can view the wreckage beneath. On the memorial's wall are inscribed the names of those who died on the USS Arizona.
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Most families travel to Orlando to visit the numerous theme parks and
attractions that abound in the area. After a long day of walking and
standing in lines at a busy theme park, coming back for to the hotel pool
can be a fantastic way to unwind, relax and cool off.
