43 years ago today, on 28 December 1982, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey BB-62 was recommissioned for a fourth time with Capt. William M. Fogarty in command.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ
3290 Hits
MuseumShip Blog
What's happening in museum ship world?
56 years ago today, on 17 December 1969, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was decommissioned for a third time, by her CO Capt Robert Charles Peniston, with these words: "Rest well, yet sleep lightly; and hear the call, if again sounded, to provide firepower for freedom."
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ
3202 Hits
On 7 December 1941, Florida-class battleship USS Utah (AG-16) was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor, while moored in berth F-11 off Ford Island.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honolulu, HI
1853 Hits
On 7 December 2000, Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) was towed from Portsmouth VA and docked adjacent to Nauticus, the National Maritime Center in Norfolk
Wisconsin at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA
1956 Hits
82 years ago today, on 7 December 1942, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey BB-62 was launched at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, The ship was christened at her launching by Carolyn Edison, wife of Governor Charles Edison of New Jersey, himself a former Secretary of the Navy.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ
2412 Hits
81 years ago today, on 7 December 1943, Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin BB-64 was launched at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, sponsored by Mrs. Goodland, wife of Walter S. Goodland, the Governor of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Group at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA
2344 Hits
82 years ago today, on 1 December 1942, Pennsylvania-class battleship USS Arizona BB-39 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Memorial Ship at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honolulu, HI
3823 Hits
75 years ago today, on 21 November 1950, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey BB-62 was commissioned for the second time, with Capt. David M. Tyree in command. Big J proceeded to the Caribbean, where she welded her crew into an efficient body which would meet the demanding requirements of the Korean War.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ
2120 Hits
88 years ago today, on 27 October 1937, North Carolina-class battleship USS North Carolina BB-55 was laid down at New York Naval Shipyard.
USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmington, NC
2439 Hits
35 years ago today, on 26 October 1990, Iowa class battleship USS Iowa BB-61 was decommissioned for the final time by her last CO Cdr. J.P. Morse.
Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro, CA
2513 Hits