USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile — Live Webcam

History of the USS Alabama BB-60

The live webcam broadcasts a view of the memorial park, where the main exhibit is the battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) — the fourth and final ship of the South Dakota class. The keel was laid on February 1, 1940 at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and on August 16, 1942, the ship was commissioned. Construction was carried out by over 3,000 workers around the clock for 30 months.

During her service in the Pacific Ocean, the battleship earned 9 battle stars, participating in operations in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, Marianas, Leyte, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The ship earned the nickname "Lucky Ship" — throughout World War II, she sustained no serious damage despite combat and typhoons. In June 1945, the crew survived a typhoon that damaged many other ships in the squadron.

From Warship to Memorial

In May 1962, the federal government announced plans to decommission BB-60. At that point, residents of the state organized a large-scale fundraising campaign and purchased the ship to create a museum. The battleship was transferred to the state in 1964, and on January 9, 1965, the memorial park officially opened. Today, it is one of the largest military memorials in the United States, occupying 100 acres on Battleship Parkway in Mobile Bay.

Memorial Park Exhibits

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is not just a ship museum but a full-scale memorial complex. The grounds feature:

• The USS Alabama battleship with 12 decks for exploration — visitors can climb inside gun turrets, visit the brig, explore crew quarters and control stations

• The submarine USS Drum (SS-228) — the oldest publicly displayed WWII-era submarine, which conducted 13 war patrols and sank 15 Japanese ships

• An aviation pavilion with over 30 aircraft and helicopters from different eras

• Tanks, artillery pieces, and memorials honoring veterans of various conflicts

Military Equipment on Outdoor Display

The live camera shows not only the battleship but also the outdoor military equipment exhibition. Tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery pieces are installed on the park's green lawns. In the frame, the tail of a large dark-colored military aircraft is visible — part of the aviation collection that includes fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft.

The black memorial monument in the center of the frame is dedicated to veterans, and numerous flagpoles with American flags create a solemn atmosphere. The park is managed by an independent state agency — the USS Alabama Battleship Commission, consisting of 18 members appointed by the state governor.

USS Drum Submarine

USS Drum (SS-228) is a Gato-class submarine, one of the most successful submarines of World War II. She conducted 13 war patrols and sank 15 Japanese ships. Today, it is the oldest publicly accessible WWII-era submarine. Visitors can go inside, see the torpedo tubes, the control room, and the crew's living conditions.

How to Get to the Park in Mobile

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is located in Mobile, Alabama, on the shores of Mobile Bay. The park is situated 1 mile east of downtown Mobile on Battleship Parkway (Highway 90/98). Take exit 27 or 30 from Interstate I-10. Free parking is available on-site for visitors.

The park grounds are open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM depending on the season. To fully explore the exhibits, it is recommended to set aside 2–3 hours — that's how long it takes to tour all 12 decks of the battleship, the submarine, and the aviation pavilion.

What You Can See on the Camera

The live camera shows the memorial park with green lawns, trees, and numerous flagpoles with American flags. In the foreground on the right, the tail of a large military aircraft with dark tail fins is visible — part of the aviation exhibit. In the center of the frame is a black memorial monument with an inscription dedicated to veterans.

In the background — military equipment on outdoor display, including a tank. Brick structures, a blue pedestrian walkway, visitor pathways, shrubs, and benches are visible. The memorial complex with its military history exhibition creates the atmosphere of an open-air museum, where every exhibit tells a story of the American armed forces.