USS Laffey DD-724
About the Business
The USS Laffey DD-724 is a historic naval destroyer located at 40 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This museum and tourist attraction offers visitors the opportunity to explore a piece of American military history. The USS Laffey served in World War II and the Korean War, earning the nickname "The Ship That Would Not Die" due to its resilience in battle. The museum showcases the ship's storied past through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can tour the ship, learn about its crew and missions, and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who served on board. Don't miss the chance to experience this living piece of history at the USS Laffey DD-724.
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Location & Phone number
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"This smaller attraction is unique and has its own history. Totally worth checking out. It has a good mix of experiential, video, and asynchronous learning opportunities. We didn't have a guide and it wasn't busy on a Friday afternoon."
"Highly recommend seeing all the ships at Patriot Point. Two very cool simulations on the Laffey. One in the deck guns and then one inside at the command center. Interesting drone like vehicle as well inside the Laffey. Fair amount of climbing , not as bad the carrier. Also the engine room has some cool interactions as well. High recommend it."
"Having previously visited the USS Joseph P Kennedy DD 850 in Fall River, MA and being very disappointed my expectations for the Laffey were not high. Boy was i happily surprised! What really made our visit exceptional was our guide, Chief Bob. I could never ask for a better guide and I was on a destroyer myself in Vietnam. I loved the fact that so many areas like the bridge and inside of the gun mount and the CIC were open and even had awesome videos playing. In 4 years in the Navy I never set foot in the engine room before this. Thank you so much for having an awesome docent like Chief Bob to escort us through the ship. The Kennedy in Fall River is no comparison."
"This is a wonderful piece of history. Just to be on board and knowing you are standing in the spot where those heroic men fought and many died was one of the most humbling things I've done. I I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience it with my daughter. We had the honor of meeting Luther Singleton on board. He served on 3 of the ships like the Laffey before retiring. He is a wealth of knowledge and one of the kindest gentlemen I've had the privilege of speaking with. If you visit the Laffey,be sure to ask if Chief Petty Officer Singleton is on board. I believe he volunteers 3 days a week, but it is definitely worth getting to know."
"Visiting the Maritime Museum is a great experience for everyone, to much history to learn. Family will always remember this experience."
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