Why America's Battleship Graveyard is Forgotten (Philadelphia's Abandoned Ships)
It’s History10 Feb 2022

Why America's Battleship Graveyard is Forgotten (Philadelphia's Abandoned Ships)

Outside the Philadelphia International Airport is a shipyard of old and decrepit vessels, but they weren't always that way. Among these ships are some of the United States Navy's most storied vessels, heroes of countless wars, and great storied histories. And while their fates are not as glorious as their pasts, one vessel that once rested here is truly the stuff of legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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