Battleship North Carolina | Wilmington
WEBThis authentically restored National Historic Landmark proudly serves as her State’s World War II Memorial to the 11,000+ North Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice. Moored across from historic downtown Wilmington, the Battleship welcomes visitors daily.
USS North Carolina (BB-55) - Wikipedia
WEBUSS North Carolina (BB-55) is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy.
The Battleship, North Carolina Memorial Ship History
WEBThe campaign was a success, and the Showboat arrived at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, near Southport, NC, on October 1, 1961. The next day she was towed 30 miles up the river to her new berth. The state’s World War II Memorial was dedicated in April 1962.
Visit the Battleship, North Carolina Memorial in Wilmington!
WEBWe are located directly off HWY421N on the Cape Fear River across from Downtown Wilmington. Battleship admission includes a self-guided tour with 9 levels to explore. Rain or shine, visit the Battleship, NC Memorial in Wilmington!
Fifty years ago, entire state rallied to bring battleship here
WEBFifty years ago, on Oct. 2, 1961, the battleship USS North Carolina, prodded by a flotilla of tugboats, slowly made its way up the river to its new, permanent berth opposite downtown...
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Arrives in Wilmington | NC …
WEBOn October 2, 1961, The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA came to Wilmington. The mighty ship opened to the public just a couple of weeks later. At the time of her commissioning on April 9, 1941, she was considered the world’s greatest sea weapon.
U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial - NCpedia
WEBDescription: The U.S.S. North Carolina is a decommissioned World War II battleship, permanently moored as a memorial and historic site in Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The ship weights 36,000 tons and is 728 feet in length.
Life Aboard a War Ship: Visiting the USS North Carolina
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Wilmington, North Carolina is known for its riverfront as well as its historic district. However, moored in the Cape Fear River is a distinct part of Wilmington’s riverfront skyline as well as a part of American naval history -- …
Museum info: Battleship North Carolina - museumships.us
WEBUSS North Carolina - (BB-55) International Call Sign: November-India-Bravo-Kilo. Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
Battleship USS North Carolina - Wilmington-NC.com
WEBThe Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an unmistakable site across from downtown Wilmington. Moored in quiet dignity and majesty along the Cape Fear River, this historic World War II landmark is a must-see for Cape Fear vacationers.