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The year is 1942, and the dark stain of Fascism threatens to swallow the globe whole.

France has fallen...Great Britain is buckling.

And the mighty hulks of Battleship Row are slumbering at the bottom of Pearl Harbor.

But streaking from America is one of the most powerful fighting vessels in the world. USS Massachusetts, a sleek, new breed of battleship, races to attack North Africa. Bristling with guns, she casts a menacing shadow toward Casablanca in French Morocco.... Ctd




 

SEA SHELLS: Have you ever wondered how a battleship tossed a one-ton shell nearly 20 miles? Visit the projectile platform on Big Mamie to find out.

ARLEIGH BURKE MUSEUM: Did you know that Battleship Cove is home to the National Destroyermen's Museum?

ARMED TO THE TEETH: Pound for pound, PT boats were the most heavily armed vessels in World War II. Follow this link to learn more.

PRINCESS PARTY, MARCH 20 Calling all princesses to the royal court for unlimited rides on the Carousel. Make your own princess jewelry. Enjoy a royal make-over. Dine on delicious snacks and princess punch. $10 per person. Call for reservations now - space limited. 508-678-1100 x 101.

SAVE $1 OFF ADMISSION: Save one dollar per person when you visit by redeeming this coupon! Up to five (5) visitors. General admission only. Cannot be combined with other discounts, programs or promotions.

 

 

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