Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
During World War II, 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks. Today, only one of these ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS SLATER.
Moored on the Hudson River in Albany, New York, the USS SLATER has undergone an extensive restoration that has returned the ship to her former glory. The museum offers one hour guided tours, youth group overnight camping, and a historic location to hold naval reunions.
Learn more about the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum’s Team.
USS SLATER is OPEN!
SLATER is open for her 27th season in Albany. Come down and visit us Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Guided tours start every 30 minutes. You may buy tickets at the door as you arrive or book them by following the link below.
We have a free parking lot right next to the ship, which is locked for the night as soon as the last tour group is off the ship.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
28 November - Closed for Thanksgiving
29 November - Black Friday Sale (Open for Tours)
30 November - Small Business Saturday Sale (Open for Tours)
1 December - LAST TOUR DAY FOR 2024
1 December - Museum Store Sunday Sale (Open for Tours)
2 December - Cyber Monday Sale
3 December - Giving Tuesday Sale
2 April - Opening Day 2025
Membership
Help us preserve history and support our volunteers, become a member today!
Becoming a member of the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum is the most basic way you can support the restoration and educational programs aboard USS SLATER.
Members receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter “Trim But Deadly,” an invite to special events we hold, and free admission to SLATER. If you include an email address we will also send you our monthly electronic newsletter, “Signals.”
Destroyer Escorts were built to escort convoys across the Atlantic Ocean and protect them from U-Boat attacks.
They stood in line in the Pacific Theater to protect shore bombardments from Kamikaze attacks.
DE’s, DER’s, and APD’s that survived World War II went on to serve in the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold Wars for the United States and several other navies around the world.
History
Education
Take a look at what we’ve been up to!
Online Tour
Step ‘inside’ the ship. We’ll give you a look into the extensive restoration each compartment has gone through in the last 20+ years. The restoration has been completed by volunteers and USS SLATER receives no regular government funding. The restoration of the ship has been funded through private donations, ticket sales, and merchandise sold in the Ship’s Store.
Ship’s Store
Get yourself some merchandise from our Ship’s Store! All profits go directly back to the restoration and preservation of USS SLATER.
We have hats, t-shirts, drinkware, magnets, challenge coins, coozies, plush bears, and toys.
Take a look at the promotions coming up!