From the introduction the ensuing chapters will trace the history of one battleship, the uss new jersey, bb62, in its participation in four wars and duty between wars. Carol comegno writes in yesterdays courier post, the battleship new jersey rests tranquilly on the delaware river today as a naval museum on the camden waterfront silhouetted by the philadelphia skyline across the river. The new jersey story, 194091, epitomizes the saga of the american battleship, that versatile, durable dreadnought whose regal bearing made her in any company and any. Still more may have wondered what it was like to battle uboats on a real us battleship. Charles edison wife of governor edison of new jersey former secretary of the navy. For information about joining, or getting membership information, contact them at. This book covers the big j, throughout her career in the us navy, from construction to continued. Us navy iowa class battleship uss new jersey underway at sea off oahu hawaii. Uss new jersey teak archives battleship new jersey. From birth to berth hardcover january 1, 2001 by carol comegno author. Uss new jersey bb62 legends of warfare david doyle books. From world war ii, korea, and vietnam to museum ship legends of warfare. The battleship uss new jersey served for several decades in the navy beginning in world war ii.
Reductions in budgets and the highmanning requirements of the battleship saw new jersey decommissioned for the final time at the naval station long beach, calif. This museum ship preserves and displays uss new jersey, the most decorated battleship to have served in the u. View of crew members cleaning the gun barrels of the uss new jersey iowaclass battleship after reactivation and headed to virginia along the eastern seaboard. Todays 430 featured item from the battleship new jersey ships store is our battleship challenge coin. Radio communication between the uss new jersey and the uss wisconsin on june 5, 2004 childrensong choir performing twilight at sea the first broadcast from the uss new jersey book battleship uss new jersey. Mar 28, 2020 her book, the battleship uss new jersey. Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowa class battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. The second new jersey bb62 was launched on 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Timeline world history documentaries 178,648 views. Commissioned in may 1943, she spent the rest of that year in the western atlantic and caribbean area. The original, bb9, was decommissioned in 1920 after more than two decades of service. They were a class of fast battleships ordered by the united states navy in 1939 and 1940 to escort the fast carrier task forces that would operate in the pacific theater of world war ii. Sixty years ago today when the korean war started in 1950, it. For other ships with the same name, see uss new jersey. Apr 09, 2020 the battleship new jersey needs your support now more than ever. Launched in 1942, uss new jersey bb62 saw service in wwii and korea before being decommissioned in 1957. Aug 06, 2015 still more may have wondered what it was like to battle uboats on a real us battleship. It is the story of the uss new jersey, the most decorated battleship in u.
When i arrived for the first day of my internship aboard the uss new jersey memorial and museum the materials, space, personnel, and organization of such a space were all unknown variables. The battleship new jersey needs your support now more than ever. The new jersey saw action from world war ii all of the. Following service in vietnam, new jersey was again retired to the reserve. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Uss new jersey bb 62 decommissioned uss new jersey was the second of the four iowa class battleships and throughout her long life she was commissioned for 257 months. New jersey was part of the navys prewar rearmament program, as the. Apr 11, 2019 the battleship uss new jersey served for several decades in the navy beginning in world war ii. I purchased this illustrated history to use as a reference for the making of a model of the new jersey. This was to allow the japanese center force to enter the gulf through san bernadino strait. The second wisconsin was authorized on july 6, 1939 and laid down at the philadelphia navy yard beginning in.
Launched in 1942 and commissioned from 19431991, the uss new jersey is the most decorated battleship in the u. Uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper of classic warships. Sleepovers at the battleship nj new jersey history, travel. The new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Battleship uss new jersey the american dreadnought. This book provides excellent design details but also the living history of the ships crew and the changing roles and missions that kept her in service for four decades when most naval historians predicted the quick demise of the battlewagons with the advent of the carrier. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. The new jersey was the most decorated battleship in u.
The shell weighed 1,900 pounds 862 kg had an estimated yield of 15 to 20 kilotons of tnt 63,000 to 84,000 gj, and its introduction made the iowaclass battleships 16inch guns the worlds largest nuclear artillery, and made these four battleships the only us navy ships ever to have nuclear shells for naval guns. In new jersey, history buffs still get to have a chance to feel what it was like by getting to spend the night on the battleship nj. I bought this as a gift for my 11 yr old nephew who spent a night on the actual battleship. See all 4 battleship new jersey tours on tripadvisor. Military art military history poder naval us navy ships naval history ship art aircraft carrier tall ships war machine. Warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper. Battleships so shipmates lets get some of bb62s history to them. The battleship new jersey museum and memorial is located at 62 battleship place, camden, new jersey, united states. What others are saying view of crew members cleaning the gun barrels of the uss new jersey bb62 iowaclass battleship after reactivation and headed to virginia along the eastern seaboard. Uss new jersey pictorial book battleship new jersey.
Welcome to the unofficial battleship new jersey website. This history of the new jersey is part of a rather small selection on the iowa class battleships. New jersey went to the pacific in early 1944 and conducted her first combat operations in support of the marshalls invasion. Our site will always grow and have new information. Uss new jersey battleship firing a nine gun salvo from the gulf of tonkin. Oh remember uss new jersey is an iowa class battleship. Big wisky 12 amazing facts about the battleship uss. The queens story in the words of her men by john c. On december 7, 1942, the battleship slid down the ways with carolyn edison, wife of new jersey governor charles edison, acting as sponsor. Uss new jersey was the second ship in the navy to bear the name. Uss new jersey bb 62 was an iowaclass battleship that entered service in 1943 and saw combat in world war ii and later fought in korea and vietnam.
Battleship uss new jersey bb62 crew information page. The mighty mo, also known as bb63, gained immortality by being the host for the signing of the japanese surrender in world war ii on september 2, 1945. Todays 49 featured item from the ships store is warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper. It covers her from her building, her shakedown cruise, and the many modifications she had through three major wars, right up to her end. We recommend booking battleship new jersey tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Jan 06, 2017 volunteers of the battleship recently restored the ships horn. Commanding officers of the new jersey dictionary of american naval fighting ships entry for bb62. Battleship new jersey museum and memorial wikipedia.
Uss new jersey bb62 legends of warfare david doyle. The uss wisconsin was actually the second battleship named for the badger state. From world war ii, korea, and vietnam to museum ship legends of. Starting a curatorial internship as a novice was a daunting experience. It was added to the list of national register of historic places on september 17th, 2004 and resides in camden, new jersey. Please consider adding a donation to your purchase by clicking on the donation tab. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowa class battleships. New jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the western atlantic and caribbean. Battleship new jersey camden 2020 all you need to know. Our nations most decorated and largest battleship the battleship new jersey museum and. This book covers the big j, throughout her career in the us navy, from construction to museum ship. This website designed by brian moss brian moss, a fellow battleship sailor from the uss iowabb61 and developed by ed campbell, a member of uss new jersey veterans, inc. Battleship uss new jersey bb62 ships log entries page.
The fact that president truman was from missouri probably had some. Black history month america invades anniversary of the launch of the uss new jersey armed forces day army. Battleship new jersey turret experience navy life, new jersey. Uss new jersey bb62 united states navy usn big j battleship history roster see more like this. The battleship nj, also known as the uss new jersey, was launched in december 1942 to help fight the war. Sleepovers at the battleship nj new jersey history. This book, through more than 225 photos, documents the history from her construction through combat during each of her wars, and her preservation today. Us navy cruise book uss new jersey bb62 vietnam 6869. She served through that war, was decommissioned and then reactivated in the 1980s.
Charles edison, wife of governor edison of new jersey, former secretary of the navy. If you want to help please email bob williams asap. This new book by classic warships is a photo album of the battleship new jersey. Today, the uss new jersey remains a floating museum and, fittingly, the property of the state of new jersey. Constructed at the philadelphia navy yard in 1940 and commissioned in four periods of active service, this ship is now proudly designated as a museum ship on camden waterfront. Get an inside look at technology aboard the uss new jersey that was used during world war ii.
It was sounded for the first time in public just after midnight on new years. The dreadnought was the predominant type of battleship in the early 20th century. Here you can download the uss new jersey bb 62 westpac cruise book 1988 as a high resolution. In 1968 it was reactivated and outfitted to serve as a heavy bombardment ship in vietnam. From the estate of a battleship sailor, a scarce cruise book for the uss new jersey bb62 for its 19681969 combat tour providing naval gunfire in vietnam. Uss new jersey bb62 the second new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. If you desire to use graphics or other info from this website please email bob williams. Uss new jersey bb62 the big j battleship by turner. Popular battleship history books goodreads share book.
Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. The custody of the ship was then transferred to the home port alliance organization in camden, new jersey, who currently maintains the battleship as a memorial and museum. Video by andre malok and chelsea locascio nj advance media for. Many former crew members belong to the uss new jersey historical museum society. At recommissioning, it was the only active battleship in the u. New jersey bb 62 naval history and heritage command. Please consider buying something from the ships store. This book, through more than 225 photos, documents the history from her. Battleship new jersey turret experience navy life, new. She was fifth fleet flagship during the midfebruary raid on. The uss new jersey was the second iowaclass battleship ever built, and the third from last u. The shell weighed 1,900 pounds 862 kg had an estimated yield of 15 to 20 kilotons of tnt 63,000 to 84,000 gj, and its introduction made the iowaclass battleship s 16inch guns the worlds largest nuclear artillery, and made these four battleships the only us navy ships ever to have nuclear shells for naval guns. At ulithi 27 january admiral halsey lowered his flag in new jersey, but it was replaced two days later by that of rear admiral oscar badger commanding battleship division seven. Photos ipix 360degree photo taken from the deck of the ship ipix 360degree photo of ship docking.
At the opening of the battle planes from the carriers guarded by uss new jersey struck hard at both the japanese southern and center forces, sinking a battleship 23 october. New jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the western atlantic and caribbean sea. Aug 26, 2018 today, the uss new jersey remains a floating museum and, fittingly, the property of the state of new jersey. This book covers the big j, throughout her career in the us navy, from construction to. This one focuses on the battleship uss new jersey bb62, the longest serving and most decorated battleship in the history of the united states navy. The dictionary of american naval fighting ships covers the history of the new jersey only until the publication of the book in 1970. Battleship new jersey underway for pearl harbor hawaii united states 9 september new jersey note crane for aircraft retrieval see more. Uss new jersey is an iowaclass battleship and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. In support of the assault on iwo jima, new jersey screened the uss essex cv9 group in air attacks on the island 1921 february. With the us entry into world war ii following the attack on pearl harbor, the building of the new ship, dubbed uss new jersey bb 62, quickly advanced. Americas battleship uss new jersey sailed to vietnam and.
The horn will be available for guests to sound in the. Their website features an online member roster, broken down by years, with email links to individuals. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The uss new jersey, in all its glory, remains the most decorated battleship to have ever flown the colors of the. From birth to berth is the definitive history of the battleship. Uss new jersey, a 45,000ton iowa class battleship, was built at the philadelphia navy yard, pennsylvania. At 19 battle stars, the uss new jersey is the most decorated battleship of all time. From birth to berthhardcover warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62staple bound uss new jersey bb62. The next day halsey shaped his course north after the decoy force had been spotted. Feb 07, 2019 climb aboard and explore the 887foot uss new jersey bb62, the most decorated battleship in u.
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