Patriots Point facts for kids
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| Established | 3 January 1976 |
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| Location | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Type | Naval museum |
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is an exciting naval museum located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It sits right at the mouth of the Cooper River on the Charleston Harbor, across from the city of Charleston. It's a place where you can explore amazing ships and learn about naval history!
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How Patriots Point Began
The idea for this museum came from a former naval officer named Charles F. Hyatt. He wanted to create a big tourist spot. On January 3, 1976, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown opened to the public. This was the start of the museum!
In 1978, the destroyer USS Laffey joined the museum. More ships arrived in 1981. These included the submarine USS Clamagore and the NS Savannah. The USCGC Comanche was added in 1984.
Later, in 1989, the USCGC Ingham arrived. It took the place of the Comanche. The Comanche was later removed from the museum in 1992. In 1993, a special exhibit opened. It was a copy of a naval base from the Vietnam War time.
The Savannah left the museum in 1994. On September 2, 2003, the Yorktown was used for a big announcement. Senator John Kerry spoke there about running for president.
The Laffey left for repairs on August 19, 2009. The Ingham was also moved by the Coast Guard the next day. The Laffey came back to the museum in 2012 after its repairs. The Clamagore was moved away in 2022.
What You Can Explore
Amazing Ships to See
- USS Yorktown: This is a huge aircraft carrier that you can explore.
- USS Laffey: This is a destroyer known for its brave history.
Cool Aircraft Collection
- Boeing-Stearman N2S-3
- Douglas A-4C Skyhawk
- Douglas AD-4N Skyraider
- Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
- Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless
- General Motors TBM-3E Avenger
- Goodyear FG-1D Corsair
- Grumman A-6E Intruder
- Grumman E-1B Tracer
- Grumman F-14A Tomcat
- Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat
- Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat
- Grumman S-2E Tracker
- Grumman TF-9J Cougar
- Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH
- Lockheed S-3B Viking
- Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II
- McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
- McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
- North American B-25D Mitchell
- Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King
- Vought F-8K Crusader
The Vietnam Experience Exhibit
- Bell AH-1J SeaCobra
- Bell UH-1D Iroquois
- Bell UH-1M Iroquois
- Boeing Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight
- Sikorsky UH-34D
- M35A2 cargo truck
- M42 Duster mobile anti-aircraft gun
- M101 howitzer artillery gun
- M114 armored fighting vehicle
- Dodge M43 ambulance
- Naval Support Camp
- PBR-105 river patrol boat
- Willys MB
More to Discover
- Medal of Honor museum: This area shares the stories of brave people who received the Medal of Honor.
See also
- Battleship Cove
- List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
