Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Topside
Pass the Ammunition!
The battlship's astounding firepower is the highlight of this tour. To discover it, head topside and climb up the outdoor decks of the ship. See the ship's manyguns and step inside the 16-inch and 5-inch gun mounts. Visit the places important to the ship's navigation, such as the conning station and charthouse. From the weather bridge, enjoy one of the most scenic vistas on the battleship. While there, imagine the caption surveying the battleground that lay ahead in the Atlantic and Pacific.
➡️ Follow the light blue arrows for this self-guided tour!
🪜 Covers 5 decks—see the highest accessible point
👣 Moderate climbing
☀️ Mostly outdoors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 42.395′ N, 71° 9.784′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from Water Street east of Davol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Water St, Fall River MA 02721, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crew (here, next to this marker); Shrapnel Damage (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Below Deck (here, next to this marker); Pearl Harbor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gunner's Mate (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun System (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
