ORP Błyskawica

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ORP Błyskawica, Naval museum ship in Gdynia, Poland.

The ORP Błyskawica extends 114 meters in length and holds position at the maritime dock, displaying its original artillery configurations and naval equipment.

During World War II, the destroyer defended the Isle of Wight against 160 German bombers while undergoing repairs at the Cowes shipyard in May 1942.

The vessel received Poland's highest military decoration, the Gold Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari, for its contributions during World War II.

From May through September, visitors can explore the ship Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of 16 PLN for adults.

The destroyer traveled 138,356 nautical miles between 1939 and 1945, escorting 85 convoys and maintaining operations throughout the entire World War II period.

Location: Gdynia

Inception: January 1, 1936

Length: 114 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Fee: Yes

Charge: 30zł

GPS coordinates: 54.51955,18.55121

Latest update: June 3, 2025 18:45

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