SS Jeremiah O'Brien: The Last Liberty Ship Afloat ⚓🇺🇸

🚢 A Living WWII Relic This 1943 Liberty ship is one of only 2 operational survivors from D-Day: Built in 56 days during WWII's shipbuilding frenzy Carried tanks & troops to Normandy beaches (June 1944) Now a floating museum at Pier 45 🔧 Engineering Marvels 1️⃣ Triple Expansion Steam Engine Last fully functional example of its kind Volunteers fire it up monthly (black smoke & pistons galore!) 2️⃣ Cargo Hold Time Capsule Original Jeeps, ration crates & anti-aircraft guns Crew bunks with hand-painted murals 3️⃣ The Wheelhouse Steer the 20-ton wheel yourself (no autopilot here!) 🎖️ Heroic History Survived U-boat attacks in the Atlantic Later hauled grain to rebuild Europe (1948) Featured in "Titanic" as a stand-in Visitor Experience: Engine Room Tours: Smell the grease & coal (Wed/Sun) Annual "Battle Stations": Mock naval drills with vintage uniforms # SS Jeremiah O'Brien #SF