NOAA’s Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA

August 2, 2022 | Podcasts

Joe Sienkiewicz, the chief of NOAA’s Ocean Applications Branch, has quietly helped us behind the scenes to keep track of swells and storm surge that could affect Battleship IOWA as she sits tied to the dock in one of the world’s busiest harbors. Now he...

Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part II

July 26, 2022 | History, Experience, Museum, Podcasts

We’re back with Part II of our ten year retrospective panel, and this section is a lot of fun. CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, and CIO David Canfield told stories from the ghost fleet – “Mike walks,” David’s fire stick, finding...

Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part I

July 19, 2022 | History, Experience, Museum, Podcasts

July 2022 marks ten years since Battleship IOWA opened to the public as a museum in the Port of Los Angeles. We’ve come a long way in a decade, and we thought it would be fun to take a look back at where we started.CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, CIO...

Author Dale A. Jenkins: A Tin Can Sailor Talks WWII Diplomacy And Its Continuing Legacy

July 12, 2022 | History, Experience, Museum, Podcasts

This week’s guest is Dale A. Jenkins, author of the soon-to-be-released book Diplomats And Admirals. With a background in foreign relations, this former “tin can” sailor has taken a fascinating look into the complicated relationships and poor advice...

USS HORNET: A Visit with Staff from the Legendary Carrier

July 5, 2022 | Podcasts

Recently staff from USS Hornet stopped by for a visit. COO Laura Fies and Marketing & Outreach Manager Russell Moore were kind enough to sit down for a fun chat about the challenges we share and the innovations we make to keep our vessels relevant for years to...

Marann Fengler: Figure Skating to a Battleship…?

June 28, 2022 | Podcasts

Executive assistant and podcast producer Marann Fengler has had a unique journey. First figure skating, then sailing square riggers, and now she’s found a home working on Battleship IOWA. What was that progression like? She tells us in this week’s...