Nearly 3,000 visitors a day have touched World War II history and occupied the space where American servicemen slept, ate and prepared for war in the USS LST Ship Memorial, a floating and operational ...

“Small but Mighty” is an armada of toys and models representing 400 years of maritime history. Peter Siebert, president and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, stands among the model ships on display ...

ASHLAND — In many museums around the country and throughout the world, there are items on display that are exact replicas of artifacts that made history, helping to bring an event to life. But when it ...

WHEELING, W.Va (WTRF) — A historic tank landing ship is making waves down in Heritage Port. The LST 325 was built in 1942 and took part in over 40 trips across the English Channel, carrying military ...

ALTON, Ill. — The USS LST (Landing Ship Tank) is visiting the port of Alton Sept 18 - 22 and will be offering tours of the ship from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. The USS LST is a WWII tank landing ship that ...

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - If you’re looking for some weekend plans, how about a trip through history? A piece of WWII’s history is docked at the port of Ashland this weekend, and you can go see it. Some ...

From centuries-old galleons to modern-day cargo ships, model ships capture the essence of sailing the seas in stunning detail. Whether crafted for display or built as a tribute to famous vessels, ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The USS LST Ship Memorial will visit Cape Girardeau’s Riverfront Park from September 25-29. The ship is a WWII-era amphibious ship designed to deliver tanks, troops and ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - A World War II U.S. Navy ship has made its way up the Mississippi and has arrived in La Crosse. the LST-325 is the last remaining fully functioning ship of its kind in the ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MUSCATINE — LST-325 cruise director Ken Rupp says that for the decommissioned tank landing ship's ...