Notices by Albacore Park (albacorepark@mastodon.social)

Hi friends! Our big construction project means we have to temporarily cut the power. So, please note that we will be closed on 10/22/24.

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Pooli was born in the Navy yard at Pearl Harbor. She was then taken aboard the USS Fremont where she saw action at the Marianas, the Palau group, the Philippines and Iwo Jima. When battle stations rang, Pooli would head for the mail room and curl up in a mail sack.

This photo was taken in 1959 on Pooli's 15th birthday. By now a WWII veteran, her uniform is adorned with three service ribbons and four battle stars.

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times.

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A huge thanks to @quinrockphoto for taking some incredible photos of our museum last week, including this amazing shot of the view from our periscope!

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The forward escape trunk served as the main entry point into the submarine and also as an emergency escape route if the submarine was incapacitated or unable to surface. Above the hatch, a submarine rescue chamber or mini-sub would be positioned, enabling crew members to climb up into it. In the absence of a rescue vessel, the crew could escape into the water and use inflatable life vests to reach the surface.

Photo courtesy of @quinrockphoto

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A big thank you to these fine folks from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard who came by this morning to help us set up for our Navy History Day event happening tomorrow (9/21) right here at Albacore Park!

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