Cruiser Fall River at Battleship Cove.

Battleship Cove preserves the prow of the "Pride of the Pacific," USS Fall River. This towering artifact stands at the entrance to the museum as a tribute to cruiser sailors everywhere.

When visiting Battleship Cove, be sure to visit the museum's new permanent cruiser exhibit, located on board USS Massachusetts.

"You may fire when you are ready, Gridley."

USS OLYMPIA: The annals of the US Navy are replete with famous quotes like "Remember the Maine," Don't give up the ship," and "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley." The latter, originally uttered on board the cruiser Olympia by the legendary Commodore George Dewey, signaled the beginning of the Battle of Manilla Bay during the Spanish-American War, an event that heralded the United States as a world naval power.

Today the Olympia is on display as a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, PA. Follow this link to visit this enduring testament to the cruiser service.

SIGETY SPEAKS ON FALL RIVER IN FALL RIVER FOR BICENTENNIAL: The distinguished former USS Fall River officer Charles Sigety visited Fall River, MA, in July 2003 to deliver a presentation on CA131 for the city's bicentennial celebration. Held at Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church, the presentation included remarks by former USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee president Joseph Feitelberg, who chronicled Battleship Cove's evolution into the world's largest historic naval ship exhibit. After the presentation, both men opened the floor for a Q&A period, which was enjoyed by all!

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