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USS Orleck still has no permanent home

The USS Orleck
WJCT News
The USS Orleck.

The USS Orleck is starting to become a downtown destination, but it might have worn out its welcome at its current spot.

At the end of the month, the agreement with the city to dock near the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville expires — and the site for the permanent home for the warship museum is far from ready.

It was about five months ago when the Orleck docked in downtown Jacksonville. It was only supposed to be by the hotel for a very short time, but that’s not the case. It’s still there, and now those involved with the Orleck want an extension before it has to move to its permanent home.

Read the rest of this story at WJCT News partner News4Jax.