Save the Hoga
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An ex-U.S. Navy tugboat that saved hundreds of lives during the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, is now in need of saving.
Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, USS Hoga (YT-146) is on her way to becoming a permanent display at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum after much-needed restoration work. When work is finished, she will be part of an educational experience at AIMM to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of U.S. servicemen.
Quick Facts
* In all, Hoga spent 72 continuous hours fighting fires on USS Maryland, USS Tennessee, USS Arizona and others.
* Hoga, her commanding officer, and his crew received a commendation from Admiral Chester A. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet.
* Getting underway within ten minutes after the first bombs fell in Pearl Harbor, Hoga rescued sailors in the water, fought fires and pushed ships out of harm’s way.
* Hoga is most recognized for pushing the sinking USS Nevada to safety and preventing her from blocking the narrow channel.
* After the war, Hoga spent over 30 years as a Fireboat in Oakland, California fighting fires and saving lives.
Why Give
Your donation will be directly used for part of the transportation costs incurred getting USS Hoga from San Francisco, Calif. to North Little Rock, Ark., and ongoing restoration of USS Hoga’s interior for public tours.
This is the outside of Hoga before restorations...
This is the outside of Hoga after restorations...
Please help us raise funds to do the same significant restorations to the inside of our Hoga and ongoing exterior maintenance.
Our goal is to have Hoga refurbished to her original state by December 7, 2016 which is the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hoga will provide an opportunity for all ages to encounter World War II history firsthand.
Your donation is tax-deductible.
Your Reward
Thank you for supporting USS Hoga, your gift will help preserve a significant piece of American history.
Donations of any amount are appreciated. All donors will receive a letter recognizing their tax-deductible donation and two tickets to view the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum which includes Hoga. All donations of $100 or more will also receive a commemorative USS Hoga coin.
About Us
The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (Tax ID# 43-1987358) AIMM has two full-time employees and relies tremendously on volunteers. Besides Hoga, AIMM also currently displays the submarine USS Razorback (SS-394), which was present in Tokyo Bay in 1945 for the formal surrender of Japan and subsequently the end of World War II. Nearly 300,000 families from all fifty states and 81 countries have visited AIMM since 2005, as well as more than 1,500 schools groups with 70,000 students from Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Ohio.
Go to our website for more information.
Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, USS Hoga (YT-146) is on her way to becoming a permanent display at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum after much-needed restoration work. When work is finished, she will be part of an educational experience at AIMM to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of U.S. servicemen.
Quick Facts
* In all, Hoga spent 72 continuous hours fighting fires on USS Maryland, USS Tennessee, USS Arizona and others.
* Hoga, her commanding officer, and his crew received a commendation from Admiral Chester A. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet.
* Getting underway within ten minutes after the first bombs fell in Pearl Harbor, Hoga rescued sailors in the water, fought fires and pushed ships out of harm’s way.
* Hoga is most recognized for pushing the sinking USS Nevada to safety and preventing her from blocking the narrow channel.
* After the war, Hoga spent over 30 years as a Fireboat in Oakland, California fighting fires and saving lives.
Why Give
Your donation will be directly used for part of the transportation costs incurred getting USS Hoga from San Francisco, Calif. to North Little Rock, Ark., and ongoing restoration of USS Hoga’s interior for public tours.
This is the outside of Hoga before restorations...
This is the outside of Hoga after restorations...
Please help us raise funds to do the same significant restorations to the inside of our Hoga and ongoing exterior maintenance.
Our goal is to have Hoga refurbished to her original state by December 7, 2016 which is the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hoga will provide an opportunity for all ages to encounter World War II history firsthand.
Your donation is tax-deductible.
Your Reward
Thank you for supporting USS Hoga, your gift will help preserve a significant piece of American history.
Donations of any amount are appreciated. All donors will receive a letter recognizing their tax-deductible donation and two tickets to view the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum which includes Hoga. All donations of $100 or more will also receive a commemorative USS Hoga coin.
About Us
The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (Tax ID# 43-1987358) AIMM has two full-time employees and relies tremendously on volunteers. Besides Hoga, AIMM also currently displays the submarine USS Razorback (SS-394), which was present in Tokyo Bay in 1945 for the formal surrender of Japan and subsequently the end of World War II. Nearly 300,000 families from all fifty states and 81 countries have visited AIMM since 2005, as well as more than 1,500 schools groups with 70,000 students from Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Ohio.
Go to our website for more information.
Organizer
AllisonMark Hiblong
Organizer
North Little Rock, AR
