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One of the ships you can explore at the Charlestown Navy Yard is the USS Cassin Young, a Fletcher class destroyer built in 1943. This ship saw much action in the during WWII being involved in attacks on Japanese strongholds and enduring two kamikaze attacks. You can board the USS Cassin and take a self-guided tour of several topside rooms including the gallery, officers' rooms, captain's cabin and a few others. Opening hours are 10-4pm. There was a staff person providing information on the vessel and brochures as you board the USS Cassin Young (free entry). The brochure is useful but you'll also find signs around the ship describing the gun mounts and various rooms you can poke into. Overall, we quite enjoyed seeing the USS Cassin Young vessel. It is a well-preserved destroyer and a good learning opportunity for those who have not boarded and explored a military vessel before. It also makes a nice change from the majority of Freedom Trail attractions which date back to the earlier colonial and American revolution period.
BradBrad
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Although in "modernized" version, this Fletcher class unit, survivor of the Second World War, is a real pleasure for the eyes to visit. She's well maintained and prepared, and with the on board reproduction of the music and radio and television programs of those years, you are immersed on the on board life of that era (we are between the 50's and 60's). Futhermore it's a must for those who, like me, have, as hobby, the naval modeling. Seppure in versione "modernizzata" questa unità della classe Fletcher, sopravvissuta alla seconda guerra mondiale, è un piacere da visitare. Ben tenuta ed allestita, e con la riproduzione delle musiche e programmi radiofonici e televisivi di quegli anni si è immersi nella vita di bordo dell'epoca (siamo negli anni 50/60). Un must poi per chi, come me, ha come hobby il modellismo navale.
Franco SegatoFranco Segato
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Awesome ship right next to the USS Constitution. After touring the Constitution I was walking around and heard a tour being announced for the Cassin Young. It was free and took walk ins. I decided to take the tour and it was awesome. The tour guide took us through the ship and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Parts of the ship are accessible to those not on a tour, but I highly recommend taking the tour. Great way to spend an hour or so learning about the history of the ship and the wars it took part in.
Travis BouchardTravis Bouchard
10
The Cassin Young is a great ship to visit right next to the USS Constitution. After touring the Constitution, I joined a free walk-in tour of the Cassin Young, which was amazing. While some parts of the ship are open to the public, The ship is very interesting, and although there were several visitors, there were no lines or waiting. The deck offers fantastic views of the water, docks, and boats. I wish we could have seen the areas above and below the main deck, but they were roped off.
R SR S
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A nice ship to visit that allows you to explore three different decks. The ship puts you into the shoes of sailors during the colonial era, as you descend to lower and lower floors, you become more and more cramp. The lower floors also lead to more humidity...so beware of that. On a hot day I wouldn't recommend staying long. Still, a great exhibit that efficiently teaches you about history without the need of words.
Greater NethlandGreater Nethland
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Berthed opposite the USS Constitution the USS Cassin Young is also free to visit. A much more modern warship than Constitution. You don't need any ID to enter this ship, you just casually walk over the footbridge and step on board. There is access to the interior of the ship with rooms set out how they would have been when it was a working ship. Very interesting for adults and kids alike.
Melanie MossMelanie Moss
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USS Cassin Young is a Fletcher-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy named for Captain Cassin Young, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and killed in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942.
attractions: TD Garden, Boston National Historical Park- Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston National Historical Park, Harvard Square, USS Constitution Museum, Bunker Hill Monument, The Paul Revere House, USS Constitution, Old North Church, Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront, restaurants: Mike's Pastry, Bova's Bakery, Regina Pizzeria, La Famiglia Giorgio's Restaurant, Trattoria Il Panino, Giacomo's Boston North End, Carmelina's, Warren Tavern, Caffe Vittoria, Modern Pastry Shop
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