Sbictagit Alabama 60

This group is for present, past or future members of the alabama 60+ golf association to share information about our tournaments and activities. Named for the state of alabama. 6th naval fighting ship to bear the name. Built by the norfolk navy yard, portsmouth, virginia. Authorized by congress 27 march 1934.

Uss alabama decommissioned at the puget sound navy yard, bremerton, washington, in january 1947 and remained in reserve until struck from the naval vessel register in june. She was turned over to the government of the state of alabama, united states to be operated as a museum ship, and the battleship began her life in that capacity starting in 1965 at battleship. Since september 1964, alabama has been berthed at mobile, alabama, as a memorial to those who served and sacrificed during world war ii.