USS Iowa: The Battleship That Blew Us Away!
We finally visited the legendary USS Iowa in Los Angeles, California, and this incredible battleship completely exceeded our expectations! From standing beneath the massive 16-inch guns to exploring the ship's interior, we got an up-close look at what life was like aboard one of America's most famous battleships. The history, engineering, and sheer size of the USS Iowa made this one of the most impressive historic attractions we've ever visited. If you've ever wondered whether the USS Iowa is worth visiting, come along as we explore this incredible piece of American history and share our experience from start to finish. Have you visited the USS Iowa or another historic battleship? We'd love to hear about it in the comments below! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE ADVENTURE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PERKS 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel/join 🛍️ CHECK OUT OUR MERCH 👉 https://shugalanmerch.com 🧳 PLAN YOUR NEXT CRUISE WITH US 🌐 https://www.shugalantravel.com 📱 FOLLOW US FOR MORE ADVENTURES Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel X (Twitter) 👉 https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC #USSIowa #BattleshipIowa #LosAngeles #California #TravelVlog #MilitaryHistory #HistoricShips #WorldWarII #Museum #ShugAndAlansTravelChannel 00:00 Intro 00:38 Parking & Visitor Information 02:14 Buying Our Tickets 02:55 First Look at the Massive 16-Inch Guns 10:35 Subscribe & Unlock Member Perks 11:05 Inside the Captain's Cabin 11:33 The Tragic Turret 2 Explosion 16:30 Exploring the Bridge 19:56 Meet Vicky, the USS Iowa's Mascot 24:56 Inside the Crew's Living Quarters 33:16 Touring the Ship Museum 34:39 Print Shop, Laundry & Brig 40:44 More to Explore & Final Gift Shop 43:55 Helicopter & Vicky's Dog House 46:11 Final Thoughts