Parks / Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial · CA
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two ships loading ammunition for Pacific troops exploded, resulting in the worst home front disaster of WWII. The aftermath illuminated the issues of segregation and racial inequality in the military.
Official NPS page →Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Port Chicago Memorial Tour
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on an active military base and requires advance reservations. Please contact the park for more information.
Visitor Centers
- Temporary Port Chicago Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.