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RhodeIslandxl » Rhode Island Tourist Attractions » Fighting Seabee Statue

Fighting Seabee Statue



Rhode Island is a beautiful place located in United States. A journey through Rhode Island will take you to fantastic tourist destinations. The list of tourist destinations in Rhode Island is very long. One of the major tourist attractions of Rhode Island is the “Fighting Seabee Statue”. The statue is located in the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park. The Fighting Seabee Statue is basically a mascot of World War II construction Battalion of Navy. Situated at the memorial park of the Seabee museum it attracts maximum number of visitors.

The height of the Seabee Statue is five feet high. The museum is constructed in a place which was originally the site of former US Naval Construction Battalion Centre. Visiting here will help you to uncover many interesting facts about the World War and the battalion.



It is a must visit tourist attractions in Rhode Island. Your visit to the Rohode Island would be incomplete if you don't visit this museum. Fighting Seabee statue bears a Sailor's cap and also it has a pipe wrench in one hand, in other hand it carries a hammer. One can also see machine gun in other two hands of the bee.

Fighting Seabee statue in Rhode Island has been attracting tourists from every where, for many the bee is one of the best attractions of the state. The Seabee is of great historical significance. Bulldozing, building roads and bases were the primary functions of the Seabee. Their construction project also include building military Theaters.

The name”Seabee” was originally made from the abbreviation of Construction Battalion “CB”. As bees are known for their construction skill the Construction Battalion made the bee as their official mascot. Fighting Seabee statue is wonderful attraction of Rhode Island. So, plan your trip to Rhode Island and visit Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.

 

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