Jacksonville Naval Museum

the jacksonville historic naval ship association (jhnsa) is finalizing the acquisition of the museum-ship the ex-uss orlek. we estimate her arrival to be in early fall. the ship will become the jnm center piece & will be known as the “us navy cold war experience”. the orleck, a gearing class destroyer with 18 battle stars is one of the most distinguished ships of all time and the most since the end of world war ii! as a gearing class destroyer, she will represent the 16 past gearing class destroyers that called mayport home. additionally, having served in the cold, korean, & vietnam wars she will not only represent the rich naval heritage of jacksonville but also honor all military veterans in the region. the museum would hold historical & stem education opportunities to younger generations of residents & be a center point for school field trips, to college rotc & high school jrotcs, boy scouts, & other youth groups. other groups like naval reunions and navy balls, galas, & leadershi