Our World War II marine collection highlights naval warfare through artifacts such as ship models, sea mines, navigation instruments, torpedoes, and equipment from submarines, destroyers, and battleships. Featuring items from major navies like the U.S., Britain, Germany, and Japan, the collection reveals life at sea, technological advances, and pivotal maritime battles that shaped the outcome of the war.
USS Arizona (BB-39) – American Pennsylvania-class Battleship
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was a Pennsylvania-class battleship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1916 and famously …