Explore Naval Communications: Onboard and Beyond

Join us for an engaging exploration of how naval ships communicated with one another and with shore bases before and after the advent of radio, and especially when operating beyond the horizon. As warships evolved from small wooden sailing vessels into powerful steel battleships, effective communication became increasingly essential to navigation, coordination, and combat operations.

The Communications Tour traces the evolution of naval communications, from traditional visual signaling to advanced radio systems, while also highlighting the ship’s internal communication network. Along the way, you’ll visit key spaces throughout the battleship and discover how sailors relayed information between critical interior and exterior stations, enabling the crew to operate the ship safely, efficiently, and as a unified team.

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Kids Board Free

In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.

Kids board free with a paid adult.

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