The "Spirits of Ships Award" is presented to web-sites which honor the memory of decommissioned US Navy ships by presenting to the world, the stories and pictures of these great sea machines and their crews which have kept our country and many others free. These sites keep the spirits of our bygone ladies alive so the world can know how much they meant to us and that they live on in our memories and in the annals of history. Receiving this award indicates dedication to a most important part of our country; Naval history and the preservation of freedom. This award was presented to the USS Oklahoma City web page on September 24, 1998. The award plaque appears below.