USS North Carolina Battleship Wilmington NC

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USS North Carolina Battleship: Follow the arrows and climb the ladders to explore different parts of 9 levels of the USS North Carolina! Imagine the daily life and fierce combat that her crew faced in the Pacific during World War II. The North Carolina carried out nine shore bombardments, destroyed at least 24 enemy aircraft, and sank an enemy troopship. Oral histories, photographs and mementos on the Ship share the stories of the crew.

Bring along your camera and take photographs as you take a step back in time and watch history come alive!

USS North Carolina Battleship Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is home to one of North Carolina’s favorite attractions – The USS North Carolina Battleship. Take a step back in time and envision the daily life and fierce combat that the USS North Carolina crew members faced in the Pacific during World War II.

Visit the USS North Carolina Battleship:

Watch an introductory movie in the auditorium and make your way through the exhibit hall before heading up to board the Ship.

Follow the arrows and climb the ladders to explore parts of 9 levels of this magnificent Ship.

Listen and watch as history comes alive through the oral histories, photographs and mementos found throughout the Ship and its exhibits.

Steer the ship, start the engines or even get your chance to fire the guns to build your personal connection to the USS North Carolina.

50th Anniversary Celebration Events:

During 2011, the USS North Carolina will celebrate 50 years of being part of the wonderful legacy of the state of North Carolina. Every month, the USS North Carolina will hold special events to celebrate their anniversary. Take a glance at a few of these special activities and follow Wilmingtonnc-events.com’s featured events for additional details!

Battleship Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival

Beach Music Festival

Battleship Blast – July 4th Celebration

Halloween Festivities – Ghost Ship & Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash

What makes this Ship so special?

During World War II, NORTH CAROLINA earned 15 battle stars and established her primary role as protector of aircraft carriers. The Ship carried out 9 shore bombardments, sank an enemy troopship, and destroyed 24 enemy aircraft. Japanese radio announcements claimed that NORTH CAROLINA had been sunk 6 times! She survived many close calls and even a hit from a Japanese torpedo. In 1958, an announcement was made of her impending scrapping. The Save Our Ship (SOS) statewide campaign was initiated and led by citizens of North Carolina to save the Ship. The campaign proved to be a success and the Battleship arrived on October 2, 1961. Click here for a more detailed history!

Do not miss this opportunity to step back in time and learn all about the USS North Carolina’s amazing history. Take your time at the USS North Carolina and then explore all that Wilmington has to offer! Stay in historic downtown with one of our Wilmington hotel partners!

Location Information:

The USS North Carolina in Wilmington, NC is located just across the river from Downtown Wilmington.

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Featured Event:

47th Annual Memorial Day Observance

May 28, 2012 at 5:45PM

Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship's traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Join us for this FREE, special event on Memorial Day weekend. Click here for additional information.

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