The U.S.S. Orleck could soon have guests aboard. It is hoping for a soft opening on Wednesday.
– The USS Orleck is re-opening at its new permanent home soon at Shipyards West in downtown Jacksonville.Jim Webb is the executive director of the Jacksonville Naval Museum and says the Orleck is aiming to have what is being called a “soft opening” this Wednesday, but there are some important steps that need to happen first.
A metal piece called the brow will connect to a wooden ramp to allow people to get on and off the Orleck.There will also be a few changes when it does open, including visitors being charged between $5 to $15 for admission. Webb says if the soft opening is delayed for any reason beyond Wednesday, the ultimate goal is to have a grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend, at the latest. There will be activities planned throughout the weekend starting on Friday, May 26.
When the USS Orleck first got to Jacksonville, it was docked about half-mile up the river outside the Hyatt Regency for more than a year.“She has a lot of stories to tell, and we are glad to be here to be able to help tell those stories,” he said.
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