Patriots Point is a museum across from Charleston Harbor, the centerpiece is the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier.Front of the Yorktown.Rear of the Yorktown.So we got to the deck of the Yorktown…At the end of the runway, looking back at the control tower.Looking at the end of the runway.Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Route 17 connecting Charleston and Mount Pleasant SC.Cool chart showing the action the Yorktown saw during World War II.Key to the chart.USS Laffey, World War II destroyerThe submarine USS Clamagore.Yorktown’s bakeryKitchen breakfast serving lineDinner serving line.Admiral Sea Cabin – containing a bunk, desk, toilet, shower and wash room.Machine ShopRadar RoomCotsCaptain’s BridgeShip’s bell1938 Packard Staff Car, used by senior military officers.F4U Corsair. My dad was a mechanic on these planes during World War II.A6-E IntruderA-7E Corsair IIF-14A TomcatRear of the F-14A TomcatF/A-18A HornetA-4C SkyhawkS-3B Viking, and there are many other aircraft on display on this deck and below.
