Interesting facts: *The Alabama battleship was built in 1942 in the memory of World War II. *The USS Alabama measures 680 feet from stem to stern, half as long as the Empire State Building is tall. *The Alabama battleship is also called Lucky A because during World War II, she lost no American lives and it shot down 22 planes. *This was the fifth newest battleship ever built and one of the last battleships ever to be built. Things to do: Take a tour of the Battleship USS Alabama which will take you through all the levels of the ship which can be an amazing experience. You can also visit the airplanes, warships and submarines. Photography and video is encouraged. You can also visit ship’s store where you will find exclusive clothing, souvenirs and other military-themed items. @travelmonkey