View elaborate pitchers, bowls, serving utensils and more from the original silver service used aboard the USS Iowa. This 40-piece collection of food and beverage serving vessels was crafted in 1896 and used for official ceremonies on the ship.
The silver in this exhibit is on long-term loan from the U.S. Navy.
Highlights
- See intricate details of the silver, including interwoven symbols of Iowa and the U.S. Navy
- Learn about the four ships bearing the name “Iowa” and their contributions in battle
- Examine the shipbuilder’s model of the USS Iowa BB4
- Learn about dangers at sea and eight men aboard the USS Iowa BB4 who received Medals of Honor for their courageous actions