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== Historic Ships ==

=== USS Olympia ===

The '''USS Olympia''' is a protected cruiser launched in 1892 and best known as Admiral George Dewey's flagship at the '''Battle of Manila Bay''' (May 1, 1898) during the Spanish-American War. Key facts:

* '''Launched:''' 1892 at Union Iron Works, San Francisco
* '''Historic moment:''' Dewey's order "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley"
* '''Later service:''' Returned Unknown Soldier from France (1921)
* '''Status:''' National Historic Landmark; oldest steel warship afloat

Visitors can explore multiple decks, officer's quarters, and learn about turn-of-the-century naval life.

=== USS Becuna ===

The '''USS Becuna''' (SS-319) is a Balao-class submarine that served in the Pacific during World War II:

* '''Launched:''' 1944 at Electric Boat Company
* '''WWII service:''' Five war patrols in the Pacific
* '''Post-war:''' Training and Cold War service
* '''Status:''' National Historic Landmark

Visitors can tour the submarine's cramped interior, experiencing what life was like for the 66-man crew.