Key West USCGC INGHAM Maritime Museum
The USCGC INGHAM was the longest continually serving, most decorated ship in Coast Guard History.
Serving in active duty from 1936 to 1988. Only remaining American ship afloat to have fought in the Battle of the Atlantic. Command ship for several Philippines landings including General Douglas MacArthur's return to Corrigedor, he was aboard during this action. First allied vessel into Chinese waters at wars end. Two Presidential Unit Citations for support missions in Viet Nam. Also part of the Mariel Boatlift, when tens of thousands of Cuban refugees left their island home seeking refuge in the U.S.
Now a National Historic Landmark and Coast Guard National Memorial to Guardsmen that have lost their lives in World War Two and Viet Nam.
The Ingham also offers one of the best sunset views in Key West.
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Key West USCGC INGHAM Maritime Museum
What's included in Key West USCGC INGHAM Maritime Museum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum
Self-guided tour the most decorated ship in Coast Guard history! 327' long Cutter commissioned pre- World War II. World War II, Viet Nam, Mariel Boat Lift Learn about the large part the Coast Guard played in World War II and Viet Nam.
Inclusions
- Self guided tour of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchairs are able to get up on the main deck but unable to get below.
- Small service animals may be carried below. Larger animals are asked to remain on main deck. This is for their own safety.
- Guests may not enter the restricted areas
- Senior tickets are for guests 65+ and will require ID upon entry
- Wear comfortable shoes, no high heels permitted
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum
