uss slater

Very knowledgeable volunteer guides. Fascinating tour, and I am not usually very interested in military history.

Located on the Albany Hudson River waterfront. There are many destroyers to visit in the U.S. but most are visited as they were retired. USS Slater has been restored to its WWII configuration complete with camoflage paint scheme, has original or replica weapons, and knowledgeable guides. Unique among ship visits. If you like this try the Olympia in Philadelphia, Midway in San Diego, and Alabama in Mobile which is the only battleship with a tourable main battery turret.

Having toured or visited over 25 memorial / museum ships in the US and England, this ship is in EXCELLENT condition and fitted out just like it could sail the high seas tomorrow. I would rank it in the top five best ships I have visited. Thanks in part to the wonderful current owners, and the Greek Navy that owned this ship after we used it in WW2, the ship never really "sat" anywhere and was always maintained. It is near perfect. Great guided tour. the main significant fact is that the USS Slater is the only seaworthy DE left in the US. The other is in Galveston TX, landlocked and rusting away.

I love ships and boats to see any time. This is a beautifully restored military ship that has many exhibits to help you feel like it was when it was used in the day.

I recently learned that a navel ship that was involved in the Battle of the Atlantic was restored and afloat here in Albany, New York. So, a day trip was in order to visit this Destroyer Escort. My tour guide, Alan, gave a fantastic presentation and tour of this ship. In each area of the ship that our group went in, Alan pointed out interesting artifacts and usage of that area. The stories about life on the ship were very interesting during combat and patrol duties. Alan also pasted on stories that he learned from WWII Vets that served on other Destroyer Escorts who recently visited the USS Slater to experience the ship again.As you walk on the decks and inside you develop a sense of what was to be on this ship. Looking at the weapons that help protect the convoys going across the Atlantic you begin to feel how important this ship was in winning the war in Europe, as well as in the Pacific. Talking about a team effort, this is the perfect example of this concept. Each sailor's job was important in the function of the ship and how they relied on each other.I highly recommend to stop at the USS Slater to experience this for yourselves.

This visit came about in a strange way. Usually we travel great distances to see things. We don't pay much attention to what is in our backyard.On election day my daughter took my granddaughters with her to vote. One of them thought they were going boating not voting. So she was upset to walk into a building and stand in line.When I heard this I said let's go to the Slater on Veterans Day.It turned out to be a fantastic visit. The volunteers are some of very the best I have seen and I have worked in the Museum field, which is what this destroyer is, for over 35 years. They work on the restoration as well as work with the public.My grand daughters are 3 and they were really interested in everything. I must say that some of the stairs are very steep and narrow so it could be hard to navigate. I found it was not too bad when I carried one of the girls and I have had both hips replaced and one shoulder..For the price it can't be beat. As with every little museum they really need more help. I hope they can survive through these tough times when you cannot rely on any help from the government.

Great experience! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. This WWII ship was full of history and was incredibly restored. The detail was amazing. The authentic items aboard amazed everyone in our group. Our tour was very interesting, filled with facts and stories. From bow to stern it was a truly memorable day!!! The day we were there, a cub scout group was preparing to board to spend the night! Our guide explained everything that we could ask!

An impressive little visit to a piece of history. Take about 1.5 hours to climb on board the USS Slater, a destroyer escort. Brought my wife, two kids ( 10 and 12 years old) and my father-in-law, a Korean War Vet. Step into a piece of American History as you see how the men slept, ate, and used the weapons that defended us in World War II. Those with mobility issues will not want to make this trip as there are quite a few narrow corridors and somewhat steep staircases to maneuver. Wear comfortable shoes. Restroom in the office before you get on the ship but none on the ship. Guided tour starts with a 7 minute video that gives you a little background to the USS Slater and the vessels of its day. Our tour guide was excellent. He was filled with the ship's history and answered everyone's questions. I have passed the ship many times in my travels to Albany. So glad we spent some of Veteran's Day today taking the tour. It seemed like a great way to allow my kids to experience history and at the same time honor my father-in-law who served in the Navy. I highly recommend it!

My S.O being raised from a family with more than a few retired NAVY Vetrens, we were very impressed with our tour guide and the destroyer itself! Very happy with our visit!

Great tour on the USS SLater. Our tour guide was so interesting, enthusiastic and passionate about this ship, a destroyer escort from WWII. It has been beautifully restored to its original state after serving as a training vessel in Greece. You should wear sneakers or good traction shoed as you will be climbing steep stairs up and down during the tour. We were a small group, so our guide let my husband sit in the gunner's chair and also let us into some rooms below deck that were not yet open for the tour. When in Albany or passing by, go see this important piece of history!

Our tour provided a good insight into both service aboard the ship and the work involved in the restoration. Our guide was very informative and willing to answer questions and managed to keep the group moving without interrupting anyone or making us feel rushed. Definitely worth a visit for anyone interested in Navy history - or history in general.

I went to visit the USS Slater in an effort to find something in Albany that would interest my 75-year-old Navy veteran father while he was in town. What I didn't expect was how much I would enjoy it myself. The tour of the well-restored ship last about 90 minutes. Our tour guide was excellent, providing great detail, and handled the group's questions with ease. The prices of the tour were quite reasonable, especially in light of all the restoration work that has been done.Things you should know before you go: Lots of narrow stairs and ladders, so it might be a challenge for those with mobility issues. Wear non-slip shoes as the deck can be wet and you don't want to slip on the stairs. Don't take a big purse, as it just adds to the awkwardness of the stairs.I recommend this tour for people who are interested in the US Navy, WWII, and history in general. And my dad loved it!

If we could give a higher rating than 5 we would. Entrance fee is very reasonable. We joined the tour to meet Chuck, our guide. We had missed the video at the start but this wasnt a problem as Chuck sorted this out for us to view at the end which was really good as it showed more of the role of the USS Slater. Chuck guided us through the history and restoration of the ship and with extreme knowledge, which helped understand and added his own humour. He like others is a volunteer and you can see and hear his pride. I wasnt so sure I wanted to see a war ship, it was hubbies treat, but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. There was plenty of opportunity for questions and photographs. It is a great credit to all those involved in its restoration. You really feel you understand what it was like for the sailors on board. Thanks.

Visited with my wife, who went only because I wanted to go. Her comments afterwards were she was so glad that we went.The last floating Destroyer Escort (DDE) in the US - it is amazing that these small ships were so instrumental in WWII. Crew is knowledgable and very friendly. Since I went ship has been restored. I just spoke with a WWII vet who served on a DDE in the Pacific. His Ship's reunion was in Albany so they could tour the Slater. The "experts" gave it a 5 star review too.

We went to visit and got first tour with our guide Chuck. He was great. Informative and friendly. Got kids involved. Encouraged hands on of ship. Very knowledgeable of ship and WWII. Ship in incredible restoration condition.Reasonably priced.