Battleship Cove Membership.

ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS RESTORED: Revolutionary in design, the Bofors 40MM anti-aircraft guns on USS Massachusetts were an invaluable asset in gunning down (at last count) 39 Japanese planes during WWII. Battleship Cove has proudly restored four of these formidable weapons, with generous support from....Ctd.

Fleet Admiral Membership entitles you to:

Free unlimited general admission for one year for two adults and two children or grandchildren (under 18)
Name recognition on our prestigious Major Donor Sign
A free "family overnight" (includes 3 meals, lodging, and activities for 2 adults and 2 children)*
Piece of original teak decking from the USS Massachusetts with an engraved brass plaque (see left)
A personalized framed Supporter's Certificate for home or office
Your choice of one complimentary Battleship Cove Member ball cap, a nautical necktie or a nautical scarf
A free sunset sail at Battleship Cove Community Boating*
Four guest passes
Free subscription to the quarterly Bay Stater magazine
10% discount on all products at our gift shop
Invitations to special members' events
Personalized membership cards identifying each member as a proud supporter

$1000+ PER YEAR

Click here to enlist.

*Dates subject to availability

The teak deck of USS Massachusetts

HIT THE DECK: Quite often the battleship's visitors will ask, "Why are the decks made of wood?" The decks are not made of wood, but are covered with an expensive, dense, oily hardwood called teak. More than 40,000 square feet of two-inch-thick teak cover Big Mamie, including substantial portions of the main deck and most of the 01 - 03 superstructure levels.

Teak was used on battleships and cruisers to provide sound and temperature insulation and to provide safe walking surfaces for crewmembers. Teak was chosen for its durability, rot resistance, and the fact that its oil helps preserve the underlying steel deck from corrosion.

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.