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Liberty Ship SS John Brown

Tour an operational World War II troop and cargo ship. Also at Pier 13 is the NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear merchant ship (Savannah may not be open for tours).

Address: Pier 13, 4601 Newgate Ave
Website: ssjohnwbrown.org (opens in a new tab)

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