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title: Restoring The USS Alabama – A Bond Project With A Past
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# [Restoring The USS Alabama – A Bond Project With A Past](https://oldrepublic.com/resources/case-studies/restoring-the-uss-alabama-a-bond-project-with-a-past)

 Written by [Old Republic Surety](https://oldrepublic.com/resources/case-studies/author/old-republic-surety) | Sep 30, 2024 2:00:00 PM

When the World War II battleship USS Alabama went into retirement, it was with an eye to a long future. But to keep the old “Heroine of the Pacific” healthy enough for the public to enjoy, some restoration was needed.

## Facing the Challenges

Refurbishing a historic ship requires some hyper-specialized contractors and subcontractors. Similar to other retrofit and restoration contracts, there were financing hurdles (think donation-based fundraising), and the USS Battleship Alabama Commission hoped to keep parts of the ship open as a museum during renovation.

 

 

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