USS LST 325 TO ARRIVE OCTOBER 3RD IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA From the Office of Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel Posted 30 September 2005 .

USS LST 325 TO ARRIVE OCTOBER 3RD IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA(Evansville, IN) – Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel today announced that the U.S.S. LST 325 will arrive in Evansville, Indiana, on Monday, October 3rd, at approximately Noon, making the city its new permanent home. “We encourage city residents and downtown workers to take their lunch hour on Monday to come to the riverfront and help us create a patriotic display for the LST and her crew as they come around the bend in the Ohio River,” said Mayor Weinzapfel.  “Those who witnessed the arrival of the LST for its visit in 2003 will remember that seeing the ship come around the bend is quite a sight and one that should not be missed.” Volunteers will distribute U.S. flags to the crowd along the riverfront, between Casino Aztar and the Kid’s Kingdom playground.  Spectators are also encouraged to bring their own flags and to dress in red, white and blue to add to the colorful display.  Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time of arrival, it is anticipated that the ship will sail past downtown around Noon. TOURS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 3rd.  Due to the length of time it will take to secure the ship to the new municipal dock and set-up for both ticket and souvenir sales, tours will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6th.  Hours of operation and ticket information is as follows: Mondays: CLOSED Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m. * Ticket sales will stop one hour prior to the ship’s closing. Under 5: FREE K – 12th grades (ages 5 to 18): $5.00 Adults: $10.00 Family (parents and children): $20.00 An official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15th at the municipal dock.  Mayor Weinzapfel and other dignitaries will be on hand to officially welcome Captain Robert Jornlin and the LST 325 crew.  Special guests for the day will be the families of local military personnel currently deployed. ###