Ford Island, Historic island in Pearl Harbor, United States.
Ford Island sits in the middle of Pearl Harbor on 450 acres (182 hectares) and includes military buildings, memorials and installations from World War II. The site still shows hangars, a control tower, officers' housing and the active airfield.
The Navy built aviation facilities here in the early 20th century. The attack on December 7, 1941, sank several warships including USS Arizona and turned the site into a battlefield.
The Hawaiian name Mokuʻumeʻume refers to fertility rituals once performed during the traditional Makahiki festival. The site later took its current name from Samuel Ford, who ran a sugarcane plantation here in the 19th century.
Access is through Admiral Clarey Bridge with shuttle service to memorials and museums. A valid ID is required for all visitors, since the grounds remain an active military base.
Some buildings still show bullet holes and damage from the 1941 attack. The flight path of Japanese aircraft passed directly over the officers' quarters, which remain partly preserved.
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