On this day in 1975, the USS Laffey decommissioned for the second and final time. She was previously decommissioned in 1944 and recommissioned in 1951 to serve in the Korean War. The decommissioning ceremony took place at the Franklin Street Pier in Alexandria, Virginia. Six years later, in 1981, the USS Laffey became part of the fleet at Patriots Point. We are so thankful that she remains a vibrant part of our museum today! | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Nicknamed “The Ship That Would Not Die,” step aboard the USS Laffey, WWII’s most decorated destroyer still in existence. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

American Ship USS Laffey (DD 724) Japanese Couldn’t Sink Discover the incredible true story of USS Laffey DD-724, the American destroyer that survived the most intense kamikaze attack in World War II history. On April 16, 1945, off Okinawa, this Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer faced 22 Japanese aircraft in just 80 minutes, suffering 6 kamikaze crashes and 4 bomb hits, yet refused to sink. Commander Frederick Julian Becton and his crew of 336 men demonstrated extraordinary courage as they fought

76 years ago, the USS Laffey (DD-724) became "The Ship That Would Not Die" when she survived the longest kamikaze attack on a single vessel. The American flag that flew on board that day is still intact and a part of our museum collection. Take a closer look in today's Curator's Corner. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

The USS Laffey is included in our price for admission and is a "can't miss" when you visit! Come learn why her nickname is "The Ship that Would Not Die." | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

5.6K views · 181 reactions | Good morning from the captain's bridge of the USS Laffey where you can catch a glimpse of the USS Clamagore & the USS Yorktown. Sit in the captain's chair and look around at all of the controls the captain had around him! | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum | Facebook

Climb aboard this aircraft-carrier-turned-museum and see why it’s often rated the top attraction in San Diego. | Visit San Diego