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Amy Bobb: It was a very nice hotel. It was central located to things we needed. Just wish I would have paid more attention to it location when I booked it. I was needing something closer to Carnival Cruise Lines port.
525 Providence Park Dr E
From SAR 388
Guest User: It was nice... Parking not so great but rooms are nice.
5634 Tillmans Corner Pkwy
From SAR 232
Guest User: Great little hotel. Perfect room. Had everything you need.
5195 Motel Ct
From SAR 385
Guest User: The room was not plush. But it was clean. The front desk service was amazing. She worked harder than I ever saw anyone at a hotel front desk.
5472B Inn Rd
From SAR 151
Katherine_na: The hotel is very new, the room is very clean, the bathroom facilities are very new, the sheets are comfortable, except that the air conditioning heating sound is a bit loud, the others are very good. Breakfast is OK. The staff are very warm and greeted.
5190 Motel Ct
From SAR 365
Guest User: It’s a most cleanest and super comfortable hotel I’ve ever stayed. Highly recommended
109 Long St
From SAR 413
Guest User: Very clean and quiet place will definitely stay here again thanks
5660 Tillmans Corner Pkwy
From SAR 322
Guest User: The breakfast at the hotel is very good and dinner is free! The swimming pool is great!
600 I-65
From SAR 337
SaabFanatic: Great location with a Costco next door! Room was clean and breakfast had good options.
1492 Satchel Paige Dr
From SAR 337
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The USS Alabama (BB-60) is one of the U.S. Navy's most iconic World War II battleships. Today, she is moored in Mobile, Alabama, serving as the centerpiece of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. 🇺🇸 Her Combat Legacy What makes the USS Alabama so fascinating is that despite not being commissioned until 1942, she saw action during the most intense phases of the Pacific War. One of her primary missions was serving as a heavy escort and anti-aircraft powerhouse for carrier task forces. 💥 The Main Event: Nine 16-inch Giant Guns This is easily the most awe-inspiring part of the tour. The ship features three main turrets, each housing three 16-inch (406 mm) guns. This means a single broadside could launch nine shells—each weighing about a ton—at the same time. The ship functioned like a floating city. With onboard engineering offices and workshops capable of fabricating or repairing almost any part, she was self-sufficient. Beyond being a "Steel Giant," she was practically a cruise ship [smile]: the amenities were incredibly comprehensive. In addition to a massive galley and bakery, there were laundry facilities, a tailor shop, a barbershop, and even a darkroom. The food variety was impressive too, featuring meat, bread, fruit, and even a dedicated ice cream window—a true luxury considering many struggled with food shortages during the war. Displayed right alongside her is the USS Drum (SS-228). ⚓ What class is the USS Drum? The USS Drum (SS-228) is a renowned Gato-class diesel-electric submarine. She was launched in 1941 and officially commissioned on November 1 of that same year. 🇺🇸 A True "Silent Hunter" of the Pacific What sets the USS Drum apart is her authenticity; she isn't just a training vessel or a post-war replica. She was a front-line combat submarine that completed 13 war patrols during WWII. 💥 Her Combat Successes One of the USS Drum's most notable achievements was the sinking of the Japanese escort carrier Taiyō in October 1942. For her distinguished service, she was awarded 12 Battle Stars, making her one of the most decorated U.S. submarines of the war.
✅ Must Experience: Visit the now-extinct battleships, the kings of naval warfare before the era of aircraft carriers. Friends who play naval games will definitely be familiar; in the games, after we accumulate enough supplies, this is the thing we aim for. 🧳 Pre-trip Preparation: Mobile, Alabama, is the only port in the state. 'Forrest Gump' mentioned that Forrest was from this state. What I visited in Mobile was a battleship—the USS Alabama (BB60). The United States had about 20 battleships before World War I, and the number increased to about 28 during World War II. Today, there are 5 that have become museums. 🏨 Hotel Environment: The hotel is located in the downtown area. The city is not very large, just by the river. After exiting the tunnel and taking a few turns, you'll arrive. It's all carpeted, in the style of old-fashioned American hotels. ⏳ Visit Impressions: The typical feature of a battleship is its bulkiness, much fatter than a cruiser. There was a time in history when the doctrine of 'big ships and big guns' was pursued, referring to the size of battleship shells, some taller than a person. They were once the main force of navies. However, during World War II, with the rise of aircraft carriers, battleships gradually lost their status as the dominant force at sea. The most interesting is the world's largest battleship—the Japanese Yamato, which, apart from its symbolic role, did almost nothing during the entire war. Today, this class of ship no longer exists in navies. 🌟 Highlights: The USS Alabama belongs to the South Dakota class of battleships, commissioned in 1942 and decommissioned in 1947. Although it was not in service for a long time, it participated in several important battles of the Pacific War, such as the Marshall Islands, Mariana, and the most famous Battle of Leyte Gulf, and it created a record of zero casualties, earning the nickname 'Lucky A'. The ship is 227 meters long and 36 meters wide, with a full-load displacement of nearly 43,000 tons (the Yamato was 73,000 tons), and the main gun caliber is 406 millimeters. 👍 Most Recommended: The ship is big, and so is the captain's room, which is much more luxurious than the destroyer I saw a few days ago. In the photos, there is the sailors' living area, what do you think? 💰 Average Cost: The museum's ticket is $15, and in addition to the battleship, there are many small boats, tanks, planes, etc.
This university is located in the port city of Mobile, Alabama. It’s a smaller University however there are plenty of reasons a tourist may want to visit and quite frankly it doesn’t take too much to get around the university. The university of south Alabama is incredibly walkable and if you have to be participating in the yearly Mardi Gras fest in the city maybe it’s worth taking a visit. The university has a gym, pool, multiple recreational fields, and is working on constructing an American football stadium. Don’t forget to visit the Bell tower and maybe pop in for a basketball game. I love and attended this university, hopefully more can see its beauty. #travel #alabama #mobile #usa #college
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