History
During WWII 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and supplies. In the Pacific, they stood first in line to defend naval task forces from Kamikaze attacks. Today only one remains afloat in America. Step back in time. Return to 1945 aboard USS SLATER. See how sailors worked, hear the sounds of a living ship, touch a piece of American history, and walk the decks where hundreds of sailors have walked before.
Specialties
USS SLATER, a destroyer escort, has been restored to her 1945 configuration. Fully-guided tours are available April through November, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.