USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship EX-USS Missouri (BB 63) returns to Ford Island after finishing scheduled repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Missouri underwent three months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship EX-USS Missouri (BB 63) returns to Ford Island after finishing scheduled repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Missouri underwent three months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship EX-USS Missouri (BB 63) is being undocked by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard workers to begin its 2-mile journey back to Ford Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist's Mate Fireman Dustan Longhini/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship Ex-USS Missouri (BB 63) returns to Ford Island after finishing scheduled repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Missouri underwent three months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship Ex-USS Missouri (BB 63) returns to Ford Island after finishing scheduled repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Missouri underwent three months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship EX-USS Missouri (BB 63) returns to Ford Island after finishing scheduled repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Missouri underwent three months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship EX-USS Missouri (BB 63) begins its 2-mile journey back to Ford Island after being undocked by hundreds of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard workers. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinist's Mate Fireman Dustan Longhini/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) arrives at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard to begin a three-month, $18 million effort of extensive maintenance and preservation work. Missouri is the last battleship made by the U.S., and was the site of Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Mark Logico/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) arrives at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard to begin a three-month, $18 million effort of extensive maintenance and preservation work. Missouri is the last battleship made by the U.S., and was the site of Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Mark Logico/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) arrives at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard to begin a three-month, $18 million effort of extensive maintenance and preservation work. Missouri is the last battleship made by the U.S., and was the site of Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Mark Logico/Released)

USS Missouri (BB 63)

The decommissioned battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) is illuminated by the setting sun during a tribute ceremony for retired Chief Boatswain’s Mate Harold B. Estes. More than 200 guests paid tribute to Estes, who after retiring from the Navy in 1955, has received numerous awards from the Secretary of the Navy for public service and involvement in the Sea Services. Estes is also known for helping to bring the Missouri and USS Bowfin (SS 287) to Pearl Harbor as floating museums. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin)