Great Ships Showcase*
A dynamic tribute to the U.S. Navy's fleet, past and present.*A campaign of the Pacific Battleship Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit.
A Tribute to Great Ships
The Great Ships Showcase, a campaign of the Pacific Battleship Center and National Museum of the Surface Navy, is an immersive exhibit featuring a 68-foot-long high-definition LED wall that brings the history of the U.S. Navy’s fleet to life. Through a dynamic display of 15 featured ships, 90 identifier ships, and 500 fleet ships, this installation highlights the power, scale, and significance of surface ships throughout history. Interactive elements allow visitors to explore individual ships, learning about their missions, stories, and impact on naval operations. With a total budget of $2,500,000, this experience is made possible through the generous support of the Edward E. and Marie L. Matthews Foundation, the Presenting Sponsor, and ship sponsors like you.
Select your favorite ship below to sponsor it!
15 Featured Ships
Icons of Naval History
15 legendary ships that defined naval warfare and innovation.
92 Identifier Ships
Key Vessels of the Fleet
92 ships showcasing naval evolution and technological advancements.
200+ Fleet Ships
The Backbone of the Navy
200+ ships representing the strength and reach of the U.S. Navy.
Featured Ships: Icons of Naval History
15 legendary ships played pivotal roles in naval warfare, innovation, and history protrude from the wall with dynamic content.
Choose the ship below you want to support!
Identifier Ships: Vessels That Shaped the Fleet
92 ships representing key advancements and milestones in naval history highlighted with name and class of ship.
Choose the ship or class you want to support below!
Confirmed Ships
The ships below have confirmed placement on the Great Ships wall. Select a ship below to donate or sponsor.
Available to be Nominated / Sponsored
The ships -OR- classes below are available for placement on the Great Ships wall. Select a ship below to sponsor or nominate a ship from its class.
- Jefferson Gunboat No. 3 (1803)**
- PT-109 Patrol Torpedo Boat**
- SS Jeremiah O’Brien**
- USCGC Bear (1885)**
- USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE-3)**
- USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR-300)**
- USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)**
- USRC Argus (1791)*
- USS Atlanta (1884)*
- USS Bonhomme Richard (1765)**
- USS Chesapeake (1799)**
- USS Chief (MCM-14)*
- USS Comstock (LSD-45)*
- USS Congress (1799)*
- USS Alliance (1778)**
- USS Cumberland (1842)**
- USS Demologus aka Fulton (1814)**
- USS Hornet (1805)**
- USS Erie (1813)**
- USS Fanning (FF-1076)*
- USS Hampshire County (LST-819)*
- USS Helena (CL-50)*
- USS Hector (AR-7)*
- USS Hornet (CV-12)*
- USS Iowa (BB-4)**
- USS Iowa (BB-61)*
- USS Jack Lucas (DDG-125)**
- USS Jamestown (1847)**
- USS Doris Miller (CVN-81)**
- USS Mount Hood (AE-29)*
- USS Langley (CV-1)**
- USS Long Beach (CGN-9)**
- USS Baltimore (CA-68)**
- USS Maine (ACR-1)**
- USS Mobile (LKA-115)*
- USS Nicholson (DD-982)*
- USS Olympia (C-6)**
- USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)**
- USS Port Royal (CG-73)*
- USS Princeton (1843)**
- USS Princeton (CG-59)*
- USS Puget Sound (AD-38)*
- USS Samuel B Roberts (DE-413)**
- USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58)**
- USS Samuel L Gravely (DDG-107)**
- USS Supply (AOE-6)**
- USS Susquehanna (1850)**
- USS Texas (BB-35)**
- USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)**
- USS Washington (1814)**
- USS Yorktown (CG-48)*
- USS Yosemite (AD-19)**
- PC-461
- PCF-1 Swift Boat
- USCG Argus (WMSM-915)
- USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279)
- USS Aggressive (MSO-422)
- USS Amphitrite (BM-2)
- USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)
- USS Asheville (PG-21)
- USS Asheville (PGM-84)
- USS Auk (AM-57)
- USS Bainbridge (DD-1)
- USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)
- USS Butler (DE-339)
- USS Cairo (1861)
- USS Charles F Adams (DDG-2)
- USS Clemsen (DD-186)
- USS Connecticut (BB-18)
- USS Constellation (FFG-62)
- USS Cyclone (PC-1)
- USS Detroit (CL-8)
- USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
- USS Essex (CV-9)
- USS Fletcher (DD-445)
- USS Forrestal (CV-59)
- USS Freedom (LCS-1)
- USS Gearing (DD-710)
- USS Gleaves (DD-423)
- USS Hassayampa (AO-145)
- USS Independence (LCS-2)
- USS Kidd (DDG-993)
- USS Mahan (DDG-72)
- USS Monitor (1862)
- USS Newport (LST-1179)
- USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79)(Flight II)
- USS Pegasus (PHM-1)
- USS Perry (FFG-7)
- USS Proteus (AC-9)
- USS Safeguard (ARS-25)
- USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
- USS Spruance (DD-963)
- USS Wasp (LHD-1)
- USS Wichita (AOR-1)
- USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000)
Fleet Ships: The Backbone of the U.S. Navy
200+ ships showcasing the vast strength, reach, and capability of the Navy’s fleet searchable by kiosk.
Choose the class or ship you want to nominate or sponsor.
Each class has multiple ships available to sponsor (#available).
Age of Sail
Sloop of War (10)
Frigate (4)
Other
Age of Steam
Monitor (5)
Steam Paddle Wheel Frigate (10)
Steam Screw Sloop (10)
Questions?
Phone: 877-446-9261 ext. 747
Email: development@surfacenavymuseum.org
Mailing Address:
National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
The National Museum of the Surface Navy and Freedom of the Seas are campaigns of the Pacific Battleship Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Multiple Ways to Donate
- Donate to the Overall Showcase Online
- Mail A Check
- Corporate Sponsorship (call for details)
- Multi-Year Pledges (call for details)
- Adopt-A-Showcase Ambassador (call for details)
- Planned Giving / Legacy Gift
- Stocks or Bonds
- In-Kind / Pro Bono