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USS New Jersey (BB-62) is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the U.S. state of New Jersey. She was often referred to fondly as "Big J".
- Iowa-class battleship - Wikipedia
The Iowa class was a class of six fast battleships ordered...
- Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial - Wikipedia
The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is located at...
- Iowa-class battleship - Wikipedia
Apr 20, 2016 · USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East. The New Jersey ’s history spanned over half the 20 th century, from her design in 1938 until 1991.
America’s Most Decorated Battleship. USS New Jersey (BB-62) – United States Navy Battleship. The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial, in Camden NJ, is currently open for tours every day of the week from 10AM with the last tour of the day departing at 4PM.
Home The Ship. The Ship. BB62 was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and launched December 7, 1942- just a year after the Pearl Harbor Attack brought America into WWII. Live Webcams. Check out live webcams of the Battleship New Jersey and the Camden Waterfront!
Commissioned on May 23, 1943, the Iowa-class battleship, USS New Jersey (BB-62), participated in the Battle of Philippine Sea, Battle of Leyte Gulf, and supported the Iwo Jima and Okinawa...
Class IOWA Displacement: 45,000 Length: 887'7" Beam: 108'1" Draft: 28'11" Speed: 33+ knots Complement: 1921 Armament: 9 16", 20 5". The second NEW JERSEY (BB-62) was launched 7 December 1942 by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard; sponsored by Mrs. Charles Edison, wife of Governor Edison of New Jersey, former Secretary of the Navy; and commissioned ...
