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“home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels”
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, formerly known as The Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park, is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. All three are open to the public for tours. The construction of the Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park (later named the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park) started in 1977. The park was opened to the public on July 4, 1979. The Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans were part of the original display. In 1988 the Gato-class submarine USS Croaker was added. In 1989 the Croaker underwent a refit. The Park has gone through a few major changes in recent years. In 2003 the ships were moved slightly to the foot of Pearl and Main streets. A new synergy has come to Buffalo's Waterfront, known as Canalside, and the Naval Park abuts the historic Commercial Slip. New structures were added including a new museum, and the new Liberty Hound restaurant opened in the summer of 2012.
I served aboard USS Little Rock in 1976, just before she was sent back to the States for decommissioning and, ultimately, scrapping. I never expected to see her again, much less walk her... Read more
Five stars because John was like a big kid enjoying every minute- even when the rain started! We had made it through the inside museum, outside memorials, the The Sullivans (Destroyer) and USS... Read more
What a fantastic museum and interactive place. We spent 2 hours here and could easily spend another hour at least. There are tons of things to see and do and plenty of volunteers to talk... Read more
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
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