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Ford Island hosts additional memorials on an active military base. You must take the official shuttle to visit these sites.
The Ford Island Memorials offer a quieter reflection area away from the main visitor center. Because they sit on an active military base, you cannot drive there directly. You need a reservation for the Ford Island Bus Tour through Recreation.gov.
These sites honor the crews of the USS Oklahoma and the USS Utah. Exploring both sites takes about 40 minutes, plus shuttle transit time.
20 minsHonors 429 crewmen
This memorial honors the 429 crewmen who died when the USS Oklahoma capsized. The site features black granite standards. These markers are designed to represent the sailors standing at attention. It takes about 20 minutes to view the area.
20 minsBus tour required
This quieter site honors the 58 men who died on the USS Utah. It sits on the northwest side of Ford Island. You will need a Ford Island Bus Tour reservation to access this specific area. Plan to spend about 20 minutes here.
