Miss Uss Missouri

(For more information about U.S.S. Missouri
 visit www.ussmissouri.org/learn-the-history)


About Miss U.S.S. Missouri,
Or affectionately,  "Mighty Mo!"
Second World War surrender documents
Were signed on her in Bay Tokyo.

She was launched from the Naval Shipyard
In Brooklyn in 1944.
Miss Missouri is not the one
Who chose to battle in war.

She was invaluable in 1986
In Operation Earnest Will.
In the 90's she returned to the Middle East
To fight Iraqi targets still.

A protector, a fighter for the Navy,
Like a mother to her brood,
She kept all within her safe and secure
Until their journey would conclude.

In between her missions
She was granted time to rest.
She'd face more action, yet again,
Her frame and strength put to the test...

She could have been transformed
Into a luxury cruise liner.
But she's so much more significant!
A Museum - War Memorial - War survivor!


Written 18th October 2021
For A Noteworthy Ship contest
Sponsor: Robert James Liguori

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/12/2021 11:47:00 AM
WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. What a story/write/tribute. Have a blessed day with your win...............
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/12/2021 12:08:00 PM
Thank you Paula. It was interesting to learn a little about a historic ship. It's not something I would have thought to research myself. A good contest.
Date: 11/12/2021 11:03:00 AM
Thank you for bringing us the story and missions of the USS Missouri. Your poem was enjoyable to read! Congrats Nat on your placement.
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/12/2021 11:14:00 AM
Thanks Robert. It was interesting to learn a bit about this ship. A good contest. Congrats to all your winners :-D
Date: 11/11/2021 10:41:00 PM
Great writing on Miss USS Missouri. Congratulations!
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 11/12/2021 11:15:00 AM
Thank you Christuraj. An interesting subject to write about :-)
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