Ghosts of AZ crew
I never noticed this before. As you stare down through the water at this submerged portion of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, there appear to be ghosts rising from the depths. Do you see them? The ship entombs over 1100 sailors and marines.
Arizona Memorial
Here is the USS Arizona Memorial the way it looks as you approach it on the ferry. It spans the wreck of the ship as if it were a bridge.
Marker for the USS Arizona
This marker can be seen for a considerable distance.
A portion of the list of the dead
The wall containing these names was much bigger than you see here.
Tears of the USS Arizona
Oil is constantly seeping to the surface from the USS Arizona. The ship was loaded with fuel oil when it was sunk, and over the years the sea has taken its toll on the structure of the ship. Some day, all the remaining oil may be released at once, and that will be a serious pollution event. No one has come up with a practical idea for recovering the oil without damaging the ship and desecrating this solemn site, so they have decided to let it take whatever course it will.
USS Arizona gun turret
The base of one of the Arizona’s gun turrets was above water, affording a better view.
