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The Battleship USS Missouri is embarking on a new round of major renovation of the superstructure of the retired battleship. The scaffolding can be seen on the superstructure above the 16 inch guns.
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If you’ve ever thought about touring the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor — or want a reason to do it again — now would be a good time.
The Mighty Mo is undergoing a $3 million renovation, including repairing of some extensive corrosion. Most of the work will be done off hours, to allow the floating battleship museum to remain open to visitors and tours. That’s crucial, since the ship is owned and run by the nonprofit USS Missouri Memorial Association: it receives no government money, so entrance fees pay for nearly all preservation and operations. So, learn some World War II history — Japan’s formal surrender in 1945 was signed aboard the Missouri — while helping this historic museum stay afloat.
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