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April 19 Observance

When

April 19, 2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Where

Battleship USS IOWA
250 South Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA, 90731

Event Type

Join us April 19 to remember the 47

This year, we mark the 37th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred aboard IOWA on April 19, 1989.

Please join us at 9:30 AM on April 19, 2026, live in person or on our YouTube channel for the ceremony.

We will never fail to remember the fallen. They are with us always.

(Link for the live feed will be posted soon.)

 

Please park in the lot adjacent to Battleship IOWA. Parking is free for the first hour, then $2.00 for every subsequent hour.

250 S. Harbor Blvd
San Pedro, CA 90731

Note: Cruise ship traffic may reduce the number of spots available. If the lot is full, alternative parking locations include:

  • Maritime Museum lot (6th & Harbor, paid)
  • 5th & Mesa St.
  • Harbor Blvd across from the ship
  • Topaz Building (between 5th & 6th St, paid)

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