USS Hornet – A National Treasure

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The USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier moored at Alameda Point in the San Francisco Bay, is a national treasure that affected the course of history. The USS Hornet participated in World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Today, the ship is meticulously preserved as a maritime museum that pays homage to those who defended the United States and to those who successfully pursued America’s technological advances is space science.

USS Hornet Legacy. The USS Hornet (CV–12) was christened in 1943 and went on to mark Naval history with decades of victories. During WWII, the USS Hornet was under air attacks 59 times and was never stuck. She supported nearly every amphibious military landing after 1944, was instrumental in sinking the super battleship Yamato. The USS Hornet launched the first air strikes on Tokyo since the infamous 1942 Doolittle Raid. She is one of only nine carriers that have received the Presidential Unit Citation for her contribution to WWII. In 1969, the ship recovered Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts. The USS Hornet was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 and a State Historic Landmark in 1999.  [Top]

The USS Hornet Museum. The USS Hornet is open daily. Visitors can explore the ship on their own or participate in a docent–led tour. Allow three to four hours to explore the ship’s four distinct areas: Hangar Deck, Island Structure, Flight Deck and Second Deck. All tours involve climbing steep stairways. Layered clothing for varied temperatures aboard the aircraft carrier, and non–skid shoes are recommended.  [Top]

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USS Hornet Store. The USS Hornet store offers an extensive selection of USS Hornet and Apollo memorabilia and souvenirs. Hats with authentic logos, coffee mugs, patches, and videos that chronicle the USS Hornet’s history are among the items available for purchase.  [Top]