This is a must see when in the Charlestown Navy Yard. You go in and tour the ship which is called a Fletcher ship that was in WW Ii and the Korean War. You see rooms where men slept, ate in and worked and where they went when they were sick. Then there's a pictures of the man Cassin Young, who the ship is named after. Very interesting. It's a self guided tour you walk through yourself. It is very well kept ship with so much history. I am so happy I came to visit. read more

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Got to explore the USS Cassin Young recently. It's free to see as it is part of the NPS and located at the Charlestown Navy Yard which is nice. Obviously weather permitting, it started to rain as we finished exploring. They let you explore the main deck and there's open areas you can walk through. Lots of history to see and take in. read more

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Such an amazing part of history. Definitely pay attention to the hours and the tides. It was closed when we were there but still worth the walk. USS Cassin Young (DD-793) - Fletcher-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy Built in 1943 in San Pedro, California, it is one of 175 Fletcher-class destroyers built during World War II. It engaged in 7 Pacific battles in World War II (including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa), survived 2 Kamikaze hits, was reactivated during the Korean War, and served another full decade beyond the ship's expected lifetime. It was named for Captain Cassin Young (1894-1942), who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and who was killed in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in the fall of 1942. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 as one of only four surviving Fletcher-class destroyers still afloat. read more

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I didn't get the best opportunity to explore this ship to the degree that I would like, but what I was able to see was really cool. I started at the USS Constitution and by the time I moved on to the USS Cassin Young, I only had around 10 minutes to explore. The USS Cassin Young closes at 5:30, 30 minutes before the USS Constitution. If you plan on exploring both on the same day, watch your time closely. The ship is well maintained, has really cool exhibits and is informative. You will learn why it is called the Purple Heart Ship. I found the staff to all be very nice and helpful as well. Just watch your time closely so you can fully enjoy the ships exploration. read more

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Fletcher class destroyer built for speed and capability, USS Cassin Young fought in seven Pacific battles in World War II. It survived two Imperial Japanese Kamikaze hits that caused deaths and injuries to many as well as damage to the ship, and still served another well beyond her expected service like some of the 175 like her. She entered service in 1943 and was finally retired 1960. Waters under her hull include the Pacific, Atlantic as well as the Mediterranean. Today, she is owned by the National Park Service who is repairing and restoring. Not all of the ship is open, but enough to give you an idea of life of the destroyer sailor life. Imagine life in the radio room, the sick bay or mess galley! The ship laundry is also open for viewing. Kids will love seeing this historic ship!! It is near the USS Constitution. Both can be seen within an hour but do require decent mobility. read more

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The USS Cassin Young is named for Captain Cassin Young. Captain Young was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Pearl Harbor. He died at the Battle of the Guadalcanal in 1942. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Captain Young was the commanding officer on the USS Vestal. While defending the USS Vestal, the explosion of the USS Arizona knocked Captain Young off his command into the water filled with burning oil. Determined, he swam back to his damaged ship and was able to maneuver her safely to the beach to salvage her. The USS Cassin Young is one of four surviving Fletcher Class Destroyers. It served in the Battle of Okinawa, survived several kamikaze attacks and the Korean War. Interesting to visit this Naval Battleship in the same Naval Yard as the USS Constitution. Parking available across the street. Tip: take the ferry from the Boston Seaport for great views and easy access. read more

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Less famous than its neighbor the USS Constitution, the USS Cassin Young is also a great place to explore and learn when you're doing the Freedom Trail thing. The evolution of warships is quite something, isn't it? And you can't beat the price-- free! As with the Constitution, try to remember to wear practical shoes when you're going to be climbing around a ship. Finally, amidst the seriousness of war there's a real touch of whimsy in some of the stagings. I tip my hat to the person who made that decision! read more

USS Cassin Young - Have you really toured a warship if you haven't seen any chipped beef? - Museums Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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They do not do tours on winter. But i was a able to get close and it is pretty maintained knowing that this is a ww2 battleship. read more

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A solid 3.5 stars. A little disappointing as most of the ship was off limits. 5".38 rear gun was open to view but no entry allowed. The only access was the main weather deck, so you are relegated to walking around in circles. A well kept Fletcher Class. Clean. Big maintenance crew and deep National Park Service dollars to fund the maintenance, especially the upkeep of painting. Better preserved than most Navy Museum Ships, less the USS Slater in Albany New York. However, the USS Salem is wide open and accessible unlike the Cassin Young. Not much of her was open at all, again, just a walk on the main deck foc'sle to stern. Disappointing in that regard. 08OCT2022 read more

USS Cassin Young - USS Cassin Young (DD-793) - Museums Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was an added pleasure to be able to see and tour the USS Cassin Young right after seeing the USS Constitution nearby. The Cassin Young, is a World War 2 destroyer that also saw action in Korea. It was certainly interesting to see the ship, and I couldn't help but imagine what it would have been like to serve aboard her during the war in the Pacific... fighting in the war, worried about Kamikaze attacks, which of course it did experience. Wonderful experience! If your touring the Charlestown Navy Yard and see the Constitution, you should also take a look at this historical and honored vessel. read more

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Next door to the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy, USS Constitution, is the USS Cassin Young, a decommissioned Fletcher class destroyer veteran from WWII and the early days of the Cold War that now serves as a museum ship at the historic Charlestown Naval Shipyard. DD793 is named for Captain Cassin Young, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroics at Pearl Harbor and that was later killed at Guadalcanal. The ship named for him was built a year later. She is very well preserved as a National Landmark and after having a makeover/renovation in 2010 looks well for her age of 74 years. All her armament, radar antenna and systems dating from her 1950's Korean War era service are on full display for the kids of all ages to poke and prod. Maybe they'll learn a little history along the way. With her (5) 5" gun turrets, 40mm "Pom Pom", & 20mm anti-aircraft guns, 21" torpedo tubes, Hedgehog antisubmarine mortars and aft depth charges, she was fully loaded for bear for a 2000 ton ship of her time and not to be messed with. Whether her guns were pounding the islands of the South Pacific, warding off kamikaze attacks or submarine hunting off the shores of the Korean peninsula, Cassin Young was ready, willing and ably equipped. As you make your way through the ship and see the living compartments, you can feel the crew of the Great generation that lived aboard and fought for the freedom and lives of their children and grandchildren yet to be born. It was a simpler time when it was clear what you were fighting for and I for one am extremely grateful for their service and sacrifice. read more

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Absolutely FANTASTIC. Make sure to GO ON THE GUIDED TOUR. Cindy (I believe) was an awesome guide. HIGHLY recommend!

Personally im not a history buff but i married one so you have to compromise .. he is very patient with what i want to see so had to give him his moment. He enjoyed. read more

USS Cassin Young - Museums Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A cool ship to visit and it's free admission. This ship is located across from the USS Constitution. It's amazing how these warships evolved over time. read more

This is a must do - after all, it is free! You can walk yourself around the top deck at your own pace. Located across from the USS Constitution, you can easily make a day out of your visit between the Cassin Young, Constitution, and accompanying museum. The Cassin Young is a great example of a WWII-era Destroyer and should not be missed. read more

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USS Cassin Young (DD-793), battled Japanese kamikaze aircraft several times. After the end of World War II, Cassin Young was decommissioned in May 1946. When the Korean War started, the Cassin Young was called back into service. After being recommissioned in September 1951, the destroyer continued its service throughout the 1950s until being decommissioned for the final time in April 1960. Now, it if a piece of history we all can enjoy. The ship is FREE to walk around, and seeing where the sailors lived, and worked is very cool. The radio room, the depth charges, the galley.......just really cool. This ship is right by "Old Ironsides"......... read more

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I make it a point to visit historical sites and ships and this does not disappoint... This WWII ship is well preserved in its 1950s configuration. Although only the main deck is open to the public, they did offer a multi deck tour for groups of 12. We had the fortune to be the only 2. And although my Father was a 3 war vet, I'm only a book-read aficionado with decent knowledge of ship ops. Josh the ranger-guide was excellent describing ship functions with great accuracy as well as the crew. I maybe would have given the "standard" main deck experience a 4-star, but Josh made all the difference. I've been on 4 carrier tours, and consider the USS Midway the cream of the crop. But THIS EXPERIENCE was on par with the 2 Iowa class BBs I've toured and several subs and the USS Olympia. Bottom line, take the 45 minute tour if offered! Even my wife REALLY ENJOYED it!!! read more

Great stop for families with little ones (also parents and grandparents) who are interested in seeing real life naval destroyer! Lots of interesting things to see up close: guns, galley, quarters, etc. my kids were fascinated! And you can't beat the price of a FREE ADMISSION! Also, the quick 10-min ferry ride across the harbor was FREE with our Charliecard. Best deal in Boston! read more

Everyone comes to the Charlestown Navy Yard for the USS Constitution. But I say that that real star of the show here is the USS Cassin Young, a WWII Fletcher-class destroyer. It gets far less attention, far fewer visitors, and has no long security line to get in. If you make a trip to the Navy Yard and miss out on Cassin, you might as well never have come at all. The shame! Sashay right on board and be greeted by the eager and knowledgeable volunteers and Park Rangers. From there you're free to wander at your leisure, guided by helpful signage and information placards that give more in-depth information about the ship. There's access to lots of little nooks like the laundry, gun houses, galley, and Captain's quarters. Afterwards back on land, more information placards outline the process of dry-docking the USS Cassin Young two years ago. To see this enormous ship resting on blocks, and to imagine what it must have been like to witness the event, are reason enough to visit. read more

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a fletcher class destroyer, commissioned in 1943, decomissioned in 1960. she is a part of the Charlestown Navy Yard museum. Some might think she plays a second fiddle to the USS Constitution, but i disagree completely. the cassin young was named after a navy captain, a hero of the pearl harbour (medal of honor receiptiant) who was killed during the battle of Guadalcanal. the destroyer was designed as an anti-aircraft and anti-submarine screen for the fleet. she is truely a historical artifact. she is now in a concrete dry dock. you can see everything above and below the waterline, including the rudder, propeller and sonar housing. the tour is free. a donation is recommended, so please heed the recommendation and donate. people put time and money into these ships and please don't take it for granted. upkeep costs money. so do it. she is in ship shape. you get to walk around on the top deck, peer into the 5 inch 38 caliber gun mounts, stand in the galley, in the wardroom, even in the laundry room. you get to come up close and look at a 20mm anti-aircraft gun, the quad mount 40mm bofors, and the torpedo launchers. the guided tour will take you underneath and you then get to see the living conditions the sailors had to endure while protecting our freedom. it's a must for military/navy buffs, and most others will enjoy it as well... last word? anchors aweigh! read more

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USS Cassin Young is one of the two ship exhibits in Charleston Navy Yard but does not enjoy the same popularity as the nearby Constitution. It's sad that many people neglected this great ship over USS Constitution when both ships were almost next to each other and tell stories of different eras. Cassin Young is retired WWII destroyer that witnessed the Pearl Harbor attack and participated in some Pacific naval battles. On-board, you will see what the ship was like back in World War II and get a surface understanding of how its crew lived on Cassin Young. Throughout the ship exterior, you will see the ship armaments along with their introductions so you know how the ship fended off her enemies. Inside the ship, you can walk through some chambers to feel what it's like to be inside a WWII destroyer. If you are already visiting USS Constitution, you should visit USS Cassin Young too since it's only a walk away. The ship is free admission and has almost no line, so getting on and off is very easy. Climb aboard USS Cassin Young to witness the American naval ship in World War II, especially if you are a fan of naval warfare! read more

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AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE SELF GUIDED TOUR OF THE USS CASSIN YOUNG - A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. 2018 is the 75th Anniversary of the Ship. This historic naval destroyer is located right across from the USS Constitution; for More FREE PLACES in the same area - See Below. The Cassin Young was engaged in seven Pacific battles in World War II. It survived two Kamikaze hits, and served another decade beyond her expected lifetime. It was built in 1943 in San Pedro, California. She is one of 175 Fletcher-class destroyers built during World War II. They let you get on board & explore the ship at your own pace. You'll see The Artillery, The Ammunition Room, The Galley, The Anti-Submarine Torpedo Launcher & Other Cool Stuff! . While you are here, Don't forget to check out The Dry Dock, The USS Constitution, The Museum, The Visitor Center, The Store & the whole Charlestown Navy Yard another Historic site. They are all located in the same area & ALL ARE FREE except for The Museum where they ask you to make a donation - whatever you can afford to help preserve the ship. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget! read more

The USS Cassin Young is a WW-2 era Fletcher class destroyer that currently resides in the Charlestown Navy Yard as a museum ship. It lies in the shadow of one of the most Historic Naval Ships in existence, the USS Constitution which is by far the larger draw to tourism. Don't give this splendidly restored vessel or the efforts of its wonderful volunteers short shrift, anyone from the occasional traveler all the way to the Historic Naval Ship afficionado like yours truly can have a blast on board. Being that it is on National Park grounds, it is run by the National Park Service, supervised by Rangers and admission is free. However, given security and space concerns, you are not allowed to enter by vehicle unless you call well in advance to make reservations for parking for your party, and even then you need to have more reason to be there than an occasional tourist; let me explain. I experienced this wonderful vessel and the splendid volunteers that help restore her to guide my way through her in a more in depth way than the public normally enjoys. While normally you get to walk on board for free and tour the main deck marvelling at "the cannons" (5 inch 38 calibre naval rifles to be exact), seeing and understanding little more, there is so much more to this national treasure. Sure, if you wait you can get the Rangers to show you the bridge and some crew living spaces, maybe peering into a special compartment or three on the way, and this is also informative. However, like a beautiful woman that is sharply dressed, if you're interested there simply is so much more to see that is not... ahem... visible to the naked eye of the public. The problem is accessibility; most people would not be able to see what this old lady has to show behind closed doors! Given my interest in the topic, I knew I didn't want to simply walk around the Cassin Young without a deeper look. So I endeavored to take the steps to create a tour of a lifetime: I checked out the website of the Cassin Young volunteers, emailed the curator himself, and asked for a special, ho nolds barred (literally) tour. This is the way that a real afficionado should approach any special museum, but I took it one level further and got the members of various historical societies of the area, including other museum ships, to join in. We were shown a grand old time on this superbly intact, well restored museum, from engine rooms to boiler rooms to steering gears, bridge and magazines. The cherry on top of the cake was incredibly awesome, but I will not write it: you'll have to email the curator to ask about anything special you might see of the ship's current, er, um, berthing. The only problem with this museum is that there is no on site food. You'll have to endeavor to bring coffee and donuts, which the Cassin Young volunteers will appreciate. It is free, but don't you dare go without putting at least a few bucks in the donations bin. Highly recommended as a very intact example of a Fletcher class destroyer with some postwar modifications. read more

5 stars for history. It's part of destroyer squadron and you can see all the medals it has earned. Full metal real life gunned awesomeness. Childhood battleship nostalgia is cool, I saw real life shells, all the guns, torpedoes, morse code station, radar, and flags. Also free, and lots of fun. It's fun to imagine this thing was once in real battles like in the movies. read more

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I am a big fan of doing ship tours and the USS Cassin Young is a great opportunity to visit a WWII destroyer. Once of the nice pieces is that there is no charge to visit this boat. It is part of the National Park and is open to everyone. The bummer part is that you are only able to visit the main deck, it seems like there is more to see on this boat than just the main deck, but you are able to see the galley, the doctors office, the guns, and get some great pictures of the Boston skyline. read more

Side by side by the uss constitution. So had to come check it out. Cant imagine living in that boat..yikes

Great Fletcher-class destroyer active in the Korean War/Cold War era. Free admission. Can't go below deck or up in the superstructure, but lots of hatches are open so you can look inside. Once you're on board, you realize that it's not that big of a warship. Check out the depth charges and hedgehog anti-sub weapons. Doesn't take long to visit, so when visiting Old Ironsides, don't forget to go to the end of the next dock to see this destroyer. No admission fee. read more

Great free tour! The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to tell you all about the history of this ship!

I toured the Cassin Young over Labor Day weekend. I did the self-tour with no guide. There were informational signs throughout the ship and it was very interesting. Only one deck was open unless you did the guided tour. I didn't have time the day I went but would like to return and learn more. read more

This ship was incredibly wel maintained! It was a great adventure to walk around the deck and semi understand what a sailor went through on the ship. They do guided tours below decks which are totally worth the added time! read more

It was a free tour (donations only). There was no security checkpoint or hoops to jump through. That was a def plus. It was interesting to see how the soldiers lived on the ship. Im sure history buffs would really enjoy it. If in the area doing the freedom trail i would stop by. Otherwise, i definitely would not go out of my way to see it. read more

A well-preserved example of WWII naval history and not to be missed by military or history buffs (this was my second visit in 4 years). Various elements taken from each period of the ship's service life add additional depth to the overall presentation. The staff are eager to answer any questions you may have. A real treat! read more

Great, but very emotional tour. My dad served 4 years on the Cassin Young, through both kamikaze attacks and received the purple heart. Thank you dad for your service and for the service of all those who lived and died on this ship. I will be back again someday to do it again. read more

A nice stop along the freedom trail. I really enjoyed chatting with the volunteers, they are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Great ship to learn about Cassin Young and get a feel for life for him on the ship. A must see for history buffs. Right next door to USS Constitution and free to get onboard but request donations. read more