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Foc'sle (Forecastle) - Tour 2 |
Foc'sle is a vernacular for forecastle, a forward upper deck area that extends to the bow. The Foc'sle Tour begins on the starboard side of the hangar deck towards the bow (front of the ship). The forecastle is the area of the ship where the equipment to raise and lower the anchors is located. Anchoring was a complex maneuver performed by boatswain mates ("bosuns") who operated and maintained the equipment. The anchoring process was precisely coordinated between the bridge and the foc'sle. In addition to this equipment, the foc'sle area is now used for various exhibits.
Don't Miss:
- Officer's State Room
- CV-2 Exhibit - Honors USS LEXINGTON CV-2, namesake of the present USS LEXINGTON CV-16
- Junior Officers' Quarters
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Exhibit and Diorama
 "Pearl Harbor" The Making of the Movie Photos - USS ARIZONA BB-39 Memorial
- Anchor and various Foc'sle equipment
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