U.S.S. Arizona Replica Project
Teaching American History, Civics, and Ship Building Through the Legacy of World War II
Large Scale "27 Foot" Floating, Battery Powered, Noise Making, and Interactive USS Arizona Replica for Display at University of Arizona and Traveling Nationwide
Our Purpose
Today's academic institutions have failed and continue to fall short in teaching World War II history. Specifically, why and how the conflict started, its administration and why and how the outcomes have influenced the modern world.
This project provides an opportunity to use the USS Arizona (BB39) replica and its legacy as a creative platform to teach American history, government, civics, and the importance of maintaining our Constitutional Federal Republic thru the lens of World War II.
The construction of legendary battleships was possible because skilled workers in that era had the education through industrial arts curriculum and on-the-job training. Welding skills have lapsed and need to be reintroduced to train competent men and women to be the future workforce vitally needed, not only in ship building, but throughout in the metal fabrication industries.
With this documented need and demand in mind, the multifaceted trailer includes a metal fabrication and welding teaching/ demonstration laboratory. To build ships the United States requires welders. The USS Arizona replica initiative is ready to help answer that call.
World War II "Eye Opening" Experience
Guns Firing! Crews Shouting! Battle Sounds!
Floats and Moves on Water. As Real As It Gets.
Massive 27 Foot Replica: Floating, battery powered, noise making, multifaceted replica of the USS Arizona (BB39).
Launch Trailer: Self contained semi-trailer to not only provide for safe long haul over the road transport and field security, but can mechanically mutate into an exhibit platform.
Advanced A/V Capabilities: Serves as a theater, lecture, debate, teaching and entertainment anchor for a variety purposes and places.
Metal Welding and Fabrication Facility: Enclosed within the trailer will also be a metal welding and fabrication facility to teach that lost art.