Exhibit Artifact
Arizona Hatch
On View:
Pearl Harbor Exhibit
A hatch from the USS Arizona is an artifact that many visitors find significant. A great portion of the Arizona still rests where it was struck and sunk alongside Ford Island. Of the 1177 crew who wer...
Overview
A hatch from the USS Arizona is an artifact that many visitors find significant. A great portion of the Arizona still rests where it was struck and sunk alongside Ford Island. Of the 1177 crew who were killed, over 900 remain entombed there. An external hole is prominent on the hatch where would-be rescuers tried to access the ship after the attack.
Artifact Details
Dimensions
2'x4'
Material
Steel
Exhibit Preview
Pearl Harbor Exhibit
The exhibit recounts Pearl Harbor's attack, showcasing the Japanese submarine, HA-19, and the USS Arizona's tragic toll on sailors.
