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Fall River, Massachusetts: Battleship Massachusetts

The ship fought the Vichy French, Japanese and Germans in World War II. Also here: a Russian missile ship, a submarine, and a Japanese Zero.

Address:
5 Water St., Fall River, MA
Directions:
I-195 exit 5 from the Braga Bridge in Fall River. Bear left at the fork, turn left at the stop sign, and turn left again at the first traffic light onto Central St. Drive down the hill to the parking lot. Battleship Cove.
Hours:
Daily 9-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
508-678-1100
Admission:
Adults $17.
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Battleship Massachusetts

Battleship Massachusetts

It is located just under the Braga Bridge on I-195, a spur off I-95 in Providence, RI. Heading East, take the first off ramp after crossing the bridge and bear right until heading North (taking you under the bridge. Watch for signs. Site is on the left (along the water of course). The ship and other memorabilia is constantly being refurbished. The ship is open to the public on weekends for touring. The site also includes a submarine, a Japanese Zero (World War II fighter aircraft), a U.S. Torpedo Boat (similar to that captained by President Kennedy in WWII), and other interesting sights. A memorabilia shop is also open for you souvenir hunters.

[Al Robitaille, 03/13/1999]

July 2014: Photo added. September 2006: Mike Stucka adds "Nearly reaching the height of Fall River's Braga Bridge, the bridge of the USS Massachusetts beckons visitors. The ship -- which fought the French, Japanese and Germans in World War II -- is the biggest but not the strangest ship in the flotilla of Battleship Cove. The weirdest ship is likely the Russian-built, former East German missile corvette that the United States Navy took on 50 tours. Nearby are a World War II U.S. submarine; a Cold War-era American destroyer; a pair of PT boats similar to John F. Kennedy's PT 109; and several aircraft."


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