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USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion organizers outline full‑scale exhibit, educational programs ahead of opening
Summary
Joseph Jap, president of the Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association, told the West Chester Township board the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion will feature a full‑size submarine replica, preserved artifacts (including a 52‑ton conning tower), an education building, docent program and event wharf; organizers plan docent‑led and self‑guided experiences and are pursuing grant funding for AI kiosks.
Joseph Jap, president of the Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association, updated the West Chester Township Board of Trustees on construction and programming for the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion, a full‑scale submarine memorial sited near the Voice of America Museum.
Jap said the replica measures about 360 feet long and 33 feet in diameter and includes more than 100 tons of actual equipment from USS Cincinnati, including a 52‑ton conning tower. "We've got several of the original components of the submarine," Jap said, noting the exhibit will show visitors the scale of a nuclear submarine and preserve artifacts from the ship's service.
The presentation emphasized…
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