Pacific Battleship Center

a 501(c) non-profit
USS Iowa Hours:  10:00am-4:00pm

Patron
Login

The second half of our conversation with Dave Way (Battleship IOWA historian and curator) and Jim Kurrasch centers on “Artifact Number 1” – which is the ship itself.

When you have a ship that has served during three different eras, what ethos do you choose when deciding how to preserve it? How do you keep it relevant and interesting to future generations?

Find out what we did in the beginning and where we’re going now.

* * * *

Want to
– Support the ship? https://pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online
– Come aboard for a tour? https://pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit
– Volunteer with us? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer

You can also
– Contribute to our transition to become the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
– Become a Plank Owner for the national museum (it’s free!) https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/plank_owner

Feedback? Questions? Comments?
– podcast@labattleship.com

Claim Your FREE Digital Certificate Today

Be a Patron for free and show your support for our new Surface Navy Museum experience and receive:

👉 FREE commemorative Plank Owner certificate (limited-time offer)
👉 Stay connected with stories, updates & museum milestones
👉 Earn Haze Gray Points through your involvement and redeem toward exclusive gear, invites, & programs
🌟 With $25+ in donations over time: recognition on the Quarterdeck of Honor

National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate