Current Information
The INGHAM is currently known as Patriots Point Naval and Maritime
Museum, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
On each wing of her bridge are 19 decoration and campaign ribbons, which
bear 10 battle stars. Her two Presidential Unit Citations, with a gold
star representing the second award of the medal, is an honor won only by
a handful of ships in our nation's history. Beneath the ribbons is a
U-boat symbol to commemorate INGHAM's sinking of U-626, the first enemy
submarine sunk by an American warship in the bitter battle of the North
Atlantic. Ten marijuana plants beside the ribbons represent drug vessels
captured by INGHAM.
Over 2,000,000 paid visitor have toured Patriots Point, and it has become
a mecca for reunions of ship crews. Patriots Point is well-known for its
well maintained fleet and the world's largest collection of famous ships.
Information about special group events and tours, as well as information
on reunion planning and arrangements may be obtained by contacting the
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum on toll-free number 1-800-327-5723.
PARTIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM
P.O. Box 986, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464
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