Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) teamed up with the Bremerton Historical Ships Association to transform the USS Turner Joy (DD 951) ship museum into a haunted ship from Oct. 29-31 at the Bremerton boardwalk.

Service members volunteered to set up Halloween dÈcor including spider webs, fake blood and skeletons all over the ship. Military personnel, civilians and their children from around the waterfront were invited to the festivities, which included a tour of the haunted ship and a treat at the end of the tour.

“This is our fourth annual event, and this is the ship’s largest fundraiser of the year,” said Desiree Steffens, event coordinator. “Last year the USS John C. Stennis was out to sea, and it’s great to have their help this year because they provided so much help. The Sailors have been wonderful, and all the proceeds go back to this ship.”

Tuner Joy tries to hold the haunted ship as an annual event. The money raised from this event goes toward museum upkeep, restoration and maintenance of the historic ship for future tours.

“This ship carries so much history, and it’s great to be part of this event,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW) Valerie Rodriguez, Stennis Sailor. “My favorite part is dressing up for Halloween and being part of the community.”

Turner Joy was decommissioned in November 1982, but was selected as a U.S. Navy memorial in November 1988. The Sherman-class destroyer, now berthed in Bremerton, has kept the same look and feel since its launching May 5, 1958, through the work of the ship’s staff and volunteers.

The crew of Stennis not only set up the tour but also popped out in various places aboard, offering interactive entertainment for visitors looking to be frightened in the Halloween spirit.

“I’ve always loved participating in haunted house events back home, and when I saw the opportunity to volunteer I thought it would be a great idea to help out,” said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Daniel Osborne, a Banning, Calif., native. “This ship is a memorial for many veterans, and I enjoy volunteering when ever I have the chance.”