Host your special event at Battleship Cove.

Naturally, the USS Massachusetts fantail is also an obvious choice for your military ceremony or reunion. The only armored banquet facility in the Northeast, the Big Mamie has been hosting such events for nearly 40 years.

But don't exclude Big Mamie from your wedding or private party plans: Imagine a breeze wafting through the air as you and your guests enjoy sunset cocktails and the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Hope Bay. Such spectacular waterfront views are typically beyond the reach of the "average Joe," but Battleship Cove's affordable in-house catering makes it easy on you and your wallet.

LOCATION: Main deck of USS Massachusetts.

ACCOMMODATES: 325 banquet-style or 800 for standing receptions

NOTES: A spectacular setting for receptions and special events, the Massachusetts' fantail can be tented for your comfort.* Handicap-accessible by gangway.

*Contact us for a list of preferred tent rental companies.

BREAKFASTS & BRUNCHES: Whether you're fighting the Axis, or following in the footsteps of the men who did, you need a hearty breakfast.

LIP-SMACKING LUNCHES: These delicious buffet lunches give new meaning to the term "submarine sandwiches."

DINNER IS A WINNER: Savor haute cuisine on the high seas as you soak in the spectacular scenery of Battleship Cove.

VICTORY AT SEA: DiMaggio. Cronkite. Waterston. The names of Victory at Sea VIPs ring out like a Who's Who list in American culture. Combining two days of America's Cup yacht racing with fine dining and an auction on the USS Massachusetts' fantail, this popular charity regatta has become "one of the most prestigious events on the Eastern Seaboard" (celebrity satirist Dick Flavin).

STARS & STRIPES: Join the elite ranks of the Stars & Stripes Commission! Battleship Cove's most prestigious level of annual giving, Stars & Stripes enlists an exclusive group of...Ctd.