USS Eversole, Museum ship destroyer in Kocaeli, Turkey.
The Gearing-class destroyer exhibits naval equipment, artillery systems, living quarters, and command centers throughout its multiple decks and compartments.
Originally commissioned as USS Eversole in 1946, the vessel served in the United States Navy until 1973 before transfer to Turkey as TCG Gayret.
The museum ship functions as an educational center where visitors learn about naval traditions, maritime operations, and the daily routines of sailors.
The naval museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with guided tours available in Turkish and English.
Visitors can explore the engine room, command bridge, and crew quarters that remain in their original configuration from active service days.
Location: Kocaeli Province
Inception: January 1, 1946
Address: No:56, Kozluk, Oramiral Salim Dervişoğlu Cd., 41200 İzmit/Kocaeli, Türkiye 41200 41200
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 09:00-17:00
Phone: +902623233383
Website: https://denizmuzeleri.dzkk.tsk.tr/v1/izmit
GPS coordinates: 40.76018,29.91684
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:54
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