Recycling at Sea
Today, we will learn about the USS Intrepid and traditions sailors celebrated on board.
Before we start, let’s think about these questions:
What was it like living and working on Intrepid?
Sailors on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid could be out to sea for up to 10 months at a time. Working on an aircraft carrier was hard, dirty and tiring.
Many spaces served dual purposes, so sailors could have fun when they were not working.
When Intrepid sailors had downtime, they could often:
Play Board Games
Play Sports
Play or Listen to Music
Read, Write or Draw
Familiar Games!
The USS Intrepid is an aircraft carrier that served from 1943-1974
Press play on the next slide to travel to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and learn about the sports played on board.
Familiar Games!
The USS Intrepid is an aircraft carrier that served from 1943-1974
Were there any similarities between the sports you play or watch and the sports played on board Intrepid?
What differences did you notice?
Navy Fun
The USS Intrepid is an aircraft carrier that served from 1943-1974
The Navy also has its own special fun and games.
Navy Fun: Foreign Ports
Intrepid sailed all over the world! When Intrepid visited a new place, the crew could leave the ship to explore. This picture is in Greece!
When many sailors reflect on their time in the Navy, many say that visiting foreign ports was when they had the most fun during their service.
Navy Fun: Foreign Ports
When sailors arrived at foreign ports, the Navy gave them a guide to help get around. What places were the sailors with these guides visiting?
Navy Fun: Tea Dances
Sometimes sailors would clear out the Hangar deck on board to dance. These dances happened when Intrepid was in port, so that family, friends, and guests could come aboard and join the crew. These events were nicknamed Tea Dances.
What dances do you know?
Navy Fun: Music
Music was an important part of community building onboard. Intrepid had an official band as well as several bands made of crew members and their own instruments.
Navy Fun: Music
Some instruments were large like the accordion, while others could be as small and portable as a harmonica.
Make Your Own Musical Instrument
Build your own maraca with a plastic egg and beads, beans or popcorn kernels! Use visual instructions for help.
Reflection