BY BRETT ELDRIDGE Introduction This story originates with the mysterious sinking of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) east of Cape Cod on April 10th, 1963 and ends with a deep dive on a piece of submarine safety history off the coast of San...
After spending the summer in Morro Bay, the P-520 has gone home to Long Beach, California. The Morro Bay Maritime Museum had the priviledge of hosting the historic WWII era rescue boat and sharing its fascinating history with over a thousand visitors to the central...
The historic World War II era P-520 USAAF Crash Rescue boat is in Morro Bay for the summer. The 85′ vessel will be open for tours Friday through Monday from 10:00 – 3:00. Guided tours will take you below decks where you can see the...
The Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s Grand Opening Ceremonies were well attended on Sat., Sept. 29, 2018. Speakers were President Charlie Yates, Vice President of Museum Operations, Larry Newland; local historian Dan Krieger; City of Morro Bay Council Member,...
On Oct. 6, 2018 Morro Bay Maritime Museum inaugurated its new, official weather station with the launching of a weather balloon. PG & E meteorologist, John Lindsey, was on hand to do the deed. First, the balloon was filled with helium and the SLO County Regional...
