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Sam Waterston grants an interview during Battleship Cove's Victory at Sea charity regatta. Photo: Frank Mullin

As the public's link to to the historical resources of Battleship Cove, the Office of Public Relations is dedicated to bringing you "yesterday's news."

Are you interested in information on how Battleship Cove played a leading role in Dr. Bob Ballard's discovery of PT 109? You'll find it here. Do you need to interview military experts for a news story on the armed forces? You'll find them here. Are you interested in filming a feature film or documentary? Then you've come to the right place.

USS Kennedy is a movie star!

BLOC-BUSTER ENTERTAINMENT: Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Battleship Cove staff members, and Kennedy volunteers all participated in filming the marine phase of the Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days, in which the Kennedy reprises her role and that of the USS John R Pierce in the Cuban Missile Crisis. During those historic two weeks in October 1962, the Kennedy, the Pierce, and other US Navy vessels shadowed Soviet freighters that were suspected of delivering missiles to Cuba.

After four weeks of intense preparations at Battleship Cove, the Kennedy was towed to Goat Island Marina in Newport, the first time a destroyer had been at that pier in about forty-five years. There, the New Line Cinema film crew loaded about 35 tons of gear on board the Kennedy, including cameras, costumes, and an immense amount of lighting equipment.

Click here to read more about Thirteen Days.

Click here to read a firsthand account of the boarding of Marucla by USS Kennedy's executive officer, Captain K.C. Reynolds.

THE SON ALSO RISES: If any man epitomizes patriotism, it is Senator John McCain. A distinguished veteran, statesman, and family man, this retired naval aviator has dedicated his life to national service, as his father and grandfather, both four-star admirals, did before him.

Click here for the interview with Sen. McCain.

STARS & STRIPES: Join the elite ranks of the Stars & Stripes Commission! Battleship Cove's most prestigious level of annual giving, Stars & Stripes enlists an exclusive group of...Ctd.