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USS Olympia Review
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USS Olympia
- Address: Spruce St., Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
- Phone: 215/922-1898
- www.spanamwar.com/olympia.htm
- Category: Nautical Sites
- Location: Penn's Landing
Fodor's Review:
Commodore George Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila in the Spanish-American War is the only remaining ship from that war. Dewey entered Manila Harbor after midnight on May 1, 1898. At 5:40 AM, he told his captain, "You may fire when ready, Gridley," and the battle began. By 12:30 the Americans had destroyed the entire Spanish fleet. The Olympia was the last ship of the "New Navy" of the 1880s and 1890s, the beginning of the era of steel ships. You can tour the entire restored ship, including the officers' staterooms, engine room, galley, gun batteries, pilothouse, and conning tower. The ticket booth by the boats is closed in winter; tickets must be purchased at the Independence Seaport Museum mid-November-mid-April.
- Cost: $9, includes admission to USS Becuna and Independence Seaport Museum
- Open: Daily 10-5
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