USS Midway (CV-41) - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 42.846 W 117° 10.406
11S E 483746 N 3619606
The USS Midway, an aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, is now permanently docked in San Diego.
Waymark Code: WM59ZF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2008
Views: 54
The USS Midway (CV-41) is now a floating museum in San Diego, California. The ship was ordered on August 7, 1942. Construction began on October 27, 1943, and the launch took place on March 20, 1945. The original commanding officer was Joseph F. Bolger.
One of three 45,000-ton "Midway" class carriers, the Midway's sister ships include the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42) and the USS Coral Sea (CVB-43). The Midway operated in all major oceans, and was part of the Vietnam and Desert Storm conflicts, to name two. One estimate puts the number of sailors that served aboard the Midway at over 200,000.
The Midway is open daily, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The ship is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sun: 10-5
Admission Prices:
$17 adults
$13 Seniors (62+) Students (with valid ID)
$10 Retired Military (with valid ID)
$9 Youth (ages 6-17)
Active-duty miltary (including Reservists) with valid ID as well as children 5 and under are free.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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