Tour a Navy ship for Seabee Days

May 20, 2005
Santa Paula News

Two Navy ships, the USS Ogden (LPD-5), an amphibious transport dock ship, and USS Decatur (DDG-73), a guided missile AEGIS destroyer, will be open for public tours, a rare opportunity in today’s post 9/11 world, during Seabee Days on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.

Two Navy ships, the USS Ogden (LPD-5), an amphibious transport dock ship, and USS Decatur (DDG-73), a guided missile AEGIS destroyer, will be open for public tours, a rare opportunity in today’s post 9/11 world, during Seabee Days on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme. Admission, ship tours and parking are free.USS Ogden carries various amphibious assault vehicles and can accommodate six CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and has a crew of more than 1,300 Sailors and Marines. The USS Decatur is capable of firing a mix of Standard, Tomahawk and ASROC missiles for strike warfare or anti-submarine warfare missions with a SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The guided missile destroyer has a crew of 337 Sailors. Both ships are based in San Diego.Only a limited number of ship tours are available, with sign-up for tours on a first come, first served basis. Guests 16 and older must show a photo ID; minor children must be accompanied by a guest with a photo ID. Ship tours will be via bus transport from the event site. Ship tour ticket booth opens at 9 a.m., with tours conducted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
Please note that Naval Base Ventura County has heightened security measures in place. All vehicles and personnel entering the base are subject to search. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: coolers, backpacks, skateboards, bicycles, glass containers, pets, alcohol and weapons. The cooperation of our guests is greatly appreciated.For general information on Seabee Days, please visit our website at www.seabeedays.com or call the Seabee Days information line at 982-6000.



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