The U.S.S. AlabamaThe U.S.S. Alabama

By: Maxwell, Zack & JacobBy: Maxwell, Zack & Jacob

Saving a ShipSaving a Ship • IIf you want to save a ship, donate money to f you want to save a ship, donate money to

the U.S.S. Alabama .the U.S.S. Alabama .• We’ve saved this ship once and we can save We’ve saved this ship once and we can save

it again so please donate to the U.S.S. it again so please donate to the U.S.S. Alabama.Alabama.

• The U.S.S. Alabama saved us in many battles The U.S.S. Alabama saved us in many battles now let’s save it.now let’s save it.

• In the past Alabama school children helped In the past Alabama school children helped raise a million dollars to bring the Alabama to raise a million dollars to bring the Alabama to Mobile Bay.Mobile Bay.

U.S.S. Alabama FactsU.S.S. Alabama Facts

• The U.S.S. Alabama was commissioned The U.S.S. Alabama was commissioned in August 16, 1942, and is 680 feet in in August 16, 1942, and is 680 feet in length, with a width of about 108 ft. and length, with a width of about 108 ft. and 2 inches.2 inches.

• She weighs a whopping 35,000 tons, She weighs a whopping 35,000 tons, which is about 70 million pounds! But which is about 70 million pounds! But in battle with her crew and ammunition in battle with her crew and ammunition on board she weighs 45,000 tons (90 on board she weighs 45,000 tons (90 million pounds)million pounds)

The U.S.S. Alabama’s WartimeThe U.S.S. Alabama’s Wartime

• The Battleship shot down 22 planes.• The Battleship had earned about 9

battle stars.• Her first tour of duty was protecting

lend-lease convoys of Britain and Russia.

• She then joined with the third and fifth fleets for operations on a Japanese island.

The U.S.S. DrumThe U.S.S. Drum

• The ship was commissioned November 1, The ship was commissioned November 1, 1941 . The ship is about 311 ft. 8 inch.1941 . The ship is about 311 ft. 8 inch.

• The crew for the U.S.S. Alabama was 7 The crew for the U.S.S. Alabama was 7 officers and 65 enlisted men .She earned 12 officers and 65 enlisted men .She earned 12 battle stars during World War II .battle stars during World War II .

• She was dedicated here on July 4, 1969, and She was dedicated here on July 4, 1969, and moved to the south of the parking lot in moved to the south of the parking lot in August 2001August 2001 . .

The MemorialThe Memorial

• The memorial park is dedicated to all of the The memorial park is dedicated to all of the Alabama Veterans that have participated in Alabama Veterans that have participated in all of the United States conflicts.all of the United States conflicts.

• The park has over 175 acres, and also has The park has over 175 acres, and also has combat aircraft, tanks, and patrol boats.combat aircraft, tanks, and patrol boats.

History and Basic FactsHistory and Basic Facts

• The U.S.S. Alabama was launched and The U.S.S. Alabama was launched and commissioned in 1942 and saw fierce action commissioned in 1942 and saw fierce action defending freedom, especially in the Pacific.defending freedom, especially in the Pacific.

• After World War II, the cost of maintaining After World War II, the cost of maintaining the fleet became a burden and the Navy the fleet became a burden and the Navy announced plans to scrap the Alabama. announced plans to scrap the Alabama.

Bringing Her HomeBringing Her Home

• The Alabama was opened to the public The Alabama was opened to the public in January 9, 1965.in January 9, 1965.

• The U.S.S. Alabama was brought home The U.S.S. Alabama was brought home in 1964 .in 1964 .

Fun FactsFun Facts

• When the big guns were firing, more than 58,000 pounds of ammunition left the When the big guns were firing, more than 58,000 pounds of ammunition left the Battleship each minute!Battleship each minute!

• The cooks had to make more than 7,500 meals a day, over 50,000 a week!The cooks had to make more than 7,500 meals a day, over 50,000 a week!• She was called the “Lucky A” because, during World War II, she lost no She was called the “Lucky A” because, during World War II, she lost no

American lives aboard her due to enemy fire. She was also known as the American lives aboard her due to enemy fire. She was also known as the “Mighty A”.“Mighty A”.

ResourcesResources• http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/PMI1208.jpg • http://images.military.com/ImageLibrary/SSBN731INS.GIF • http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h42000/h42524.jpg