(60 Minutes) $32*
*Tour price in addition to General Admission: $44.99 adults, $19.99 children ages 10-12
The Chief Engineer’s Tour showcases the power and mechanics behind the Mighty Mo that made her one of the biggest and fastest battleships in history. Venture down Broadway, the longest and widest passage on the ship, and learn about the role of the Chief Engineer, or CHENG, and the more than 500 Sailors under his command. Make a stop in Fire Room #4 where you’ll get an intimate look at one of the eight three-story Babcock & Wilcox boilers. After feeling the heat, head aft into Engine Room #4 and see the machinery responsible for propelling the 887-foot battlewagon at top speeds of more than 30 knots. As a bonus, guests will make a final stop in the aft plotting room to see the analog fire control computers for the 5” and 16” guns, plus, pull the trigger that fires the big guns! All will leave with an appreciation and understanding of the ship’s snipes, the men who worked below the water line in the heart of the Missouri.
For your safety, please note that this is a physically strenuous tour and is not recommended for those with mobility constraints. You must be able to climb several sets of “ladders,” (Navy-talk for steep, narrow stairs), step over many two-foot-high obstacles and navigate through tight doorways and low overheads. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, and this tour is limited to guests ages 10 and above. This intimate tour has a capacity of ten visitors at a time and runs approximately 60 minutes.
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Adult 13+ years old
$32
Child 10-12 years old
$32
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