The "Plank Owner Founders" is a select group of contributors to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Historically, a Plank Owner was an individual who served as one of the original crew members that commissioned or re-commissioned a ship. In the Mighty Mo's first days of operation in Hawaii, these special friends believed in our mission and made the first contribution investments. Before December 31, 1999 each Plank Owners contributed a minimum of $500 to help the ship in the first operating year, establishing free lifetime admisssion for one non-transferable name.
The Battleship Missouri Memorial Plank Owners are our most precious supporters who have continued to annually contribute to maintain membership status and membership benefits based on their interests each year. They also paved the way for our 10th Anniversary year by challenging a new group called the "Golden Riveters" , supporters during our 10th Anniversary year and the massive dry dock process.
Our supportive Plank Owners exclusively receive free lifetime admission (business contributors are represented by one employee in a free, non-transferable lifetime admission) and a coveted Plank Owner membership card. If you know anyone on this list, we invite you to relay appreciation for their support whenever possible!
If you are a current Plank Owner and plan on visiting us, please drop us an email at development@ussmissouri.org for special VIP package support. We look forward to your next visit!