USS Arizona Memorial Audio Guide
Explore USS Arizona Memorial with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The USS Arizona Memorial marks the final resting place of the sailors and marines killed aboard the USS Arizona during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It is a National Memorial of the United States accessible only by boat.
What you will hear
The Visitor Center: Prelude to History
Establish the beginning of the journey at the Visitor Center using the ship's massive anchor and bell to provide scale and historical weight before the boat transit.
The Ship's Bell
This bell is a tangible survivor from the ship's 1916 commissioning, continuing to ring out for ceremonies that honor those who served aboard the Arizona.
The Shuttle Boat Transit
Capture the solemn approach to the memorial, which is only accessible by U.S. Navy shuttle boat, emphasizing the transition from land to the sacred site.
Entrance to Memorial
The striking white structure features a unique silhouette that sags in the middle while standing tall at its ends, symbolizing the trajectory of the war.
The Floating Bridge: Architecture of Victory
Focus on Alfred Preis's design, which symbolizes initial defeat and ultimate victory. This stop also mentions the funding efforts, including the Elvis Presley benefit concert.
White Concrete Facade
Formally dedicated in 1962, the memorial and its surrounding grounds cover over 10 acres, welcoming more than two million visitors each year.
The Assembly Room and the 21 Windows
Explore the central gathering space and the symbolism of its 21 windows, which provide light and views of the harbor.
Open Ceiling Windows
The assembly room is defined by 21 open-air windows, a number many believe represents a final 21-gun salute to those who served.
The Flagpole and Mainmast
Highlight the American flag flying over the wreck, marking it as an active military cemetery and a site of ongoing service.
Flag and Mainmast
The United States flag flies proudly from a pole attached to the Arizona's original mainmast, which remains part of the commissioned vessel below.
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