Patriots Point to mark 80th anniversary of attack on U.S.S. Laffey

USS Laffey veterans honor ship's heroic legacy at Patriots Point

The USS Laffey, a storied warship now docked at Patriots Point, remains a symbol of resilience and heroism decades after surviving a historic attack in April 19

Patriots Point to mark 80th anniversary of attack on U.S.S. Laffey

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will honor fallen sailors from what is now known as ‘The Ship That Would Not Die.’ April 16 marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Laffey during the World War II Battle of Okinawa. For more than 80 minutes, the Laffey was attacked by 22 aircraft, with seven kamikazes and four bombs hitting the ship. Officials say 32 sailors were killed in the battle. Those lives…