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New York Explore|History

The Last World War II Destroyer Escort Is Floating Here In New York’s Capital

By Lea Monroe | Published June 16, 2019

Considering the fact that Albany is not only New York’s Capital but also the oldest town you can visit here in our state, there are all sorts of pieces of history that you can visit in this one city. If you’re ready to see all that this one fascinating place has to offer, then start by taking an epic tour out on the Hudson River.

Greeting you as you arrive in Albany, you'll notice along the city's riverfront that there's one historic ship that doesn't quite look like all of the rest and that's the USS Slater.

During World War II, more than 560 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats out on the ocean, but out of all those ships, the USS Slater is the only one that's still afloat in the United States.

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Today, visitors can climb aboard the USS Slater right in Albany, where you can come on the ship and experience history first-hand.

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Laid down in 1943, since its original creation the historic ship has undergone major restoration throughout time to preserve this fascinating piece of history.

Looking as stunning as ever today, now people can take tours of the ship between the months of April and October.

Taking you through tight spaces and up staircases, on these tours, you'll get to learn all about the history behind this one vessel.

Each tour of the USS Slater lasts about 90-minutes, an outing you'll want to be sure you're in comfortable clothes and shoes for.

As you explore the ship you'll get to see everything from nostalgic newspapers and signage...

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...to where the passengers of the ship would even eat back during World War II.

With the ship open for tours between Wednesday and Sunday each week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the USS Slater makes for both an intriguing weekday or weekend adventure.

Floating on the Hudson River in all of its glory, be sure to take a tour of the USS Slater the next time you find yourself in New York's capital!

If you’re ready for more ways to get out on the water, check out The One-Of-A-Kind Boat Tour In New York That Will Take You Past A Little Known Castle!

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