MuseumShip Blog

68 years ago today, on 4 January 1958, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson (DD-946) was launched at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME, sponsored by Mrs. M. A. Edson, widow of General Edson.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI

27 years ago today, on 4 January 1999, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ