📷 APK, CC BY-SA 4.0USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Mobile, AL
A World War II battleship and the submarine USS Drum moored on Mobile Bay, both open to explore from deck to engine room. Allow a few hours.
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama, is a memorial park of about 155 acres (roughly 63 hectares) on Mobile Bay. Its centerpieces are the battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) and the submarine USS Drum (SS-228). The park was dedicated on January 9, 1965.
The Alabama was decommissioned in 1947 and was due to be scrapped in 1962. A statewide fundraising campaign raised more than 800,000 US dollars in 1964, with schoolchildren contributing about 100,000 dollars. The ship was towed about 5,600 miles from Bremerton, Washington, to Mobile. Lonely Planet calls the self-guided tour of the 690-foot (about 210 m) ship, which survived nine major World War II battles, worthwhile. The USS Drum is the oldest surviving U.S. submarine and was donated to the park in 1969; the Aircraft Pavilion shows 25 vintage aircraft.
There are three self-guided tours of about 30 minutes each, covering roughly two thirds of the ship. Please check opening hours and prices in advance.
- Nearest town
- Mobile, AL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 30.6816, -88.0144
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park?
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is in Mobile, AL, at GPS 30.6816, -88.0144. It is about 13 mi from Fairhope.
Can you camp near USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Meaher State Park Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 51 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park?
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mobile Bay and Alabama’s Gulf Shores.
What is there to see near USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fairhope Municipal Pier (12 mi), Bellingrath Gardens and Home (18 mi), Fort Gaines (30 mi) and Fort Morgan State Historic Site (31 mi).
When is the best time to visit USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)