Moored on the Hudson River in Albany, New York, the USS SLATER has undergone an extensive restoration that has returned the ship to her former glory. The museum offers one hour guided tours, youth group overnight camping, and a historic location to hold naval reunions.
SLATER Guided Tour (1 Hour) : Our most popular option. This tour will take you through 80% of the ship, including an example of all weaponry, berthing compartment, mess deck, galley, …
The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today.
The primary mission of the USS SLATER/Destroyer Escort Historical Museum is to utilize the SLATER as an educational platform to teach youth and visitors about contributions of the destroyer escorts in World War II and the postwar Navy.
The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today.
Aboard USS SLATER you’ll get to walk in the footsteps of heroes. The ship is restored to exactly how it looked in 1945, you’ll be transported back in time and learn of the Greatest Generation in the fight for their lives.
SLATER Restoration Tours: Winter 2024 – 2025. Monday – Friday: 10 AM & 1 PM. USS SLATER is offering Restoration Tours throughout the winter months when we have historically been …
Aboard USS SLATER you’ll get to walk in the footsteps of heroes. The ship is restored to exactly how it looked in 1945, you’ll be transported back in time and learn of the Greatest Generation in the fight for their lives.
USS SLATER’s Ship’s Store. All proceeds from the Ship’s Store go directly back to the restoration and preservation of USS SLATER. Check out our upcoming promotions!