After completing a visit to the dry dock for some inspections, renovations and repainting, the SS American Victory ship is back in the waters off downtown Tampa.
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Giant Adventure: 4 Hidden Gem Museums in Tampa Bay
From World War II ships to the experience of motherhood, and from the Beatles to the history of pinball, there are some amazing museums that are hidden right in our own backyard!
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From a World War II ship to the experience of motherhood, and from the Beatles to the history of pinball, there are some amazing museums that are hidden right in our own backyard!
Cost: Adults $10 | Kids $5 (plus discounts for seniors, veterans and students with ID)
The American Victory was a cargo ship that was built for WWII and also served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. It s one of five fully-operational WWII ships left in the country. It was built in 1945 then brought to Tampa in 1999 to be converted into a memorial and mariners museum.