The Battleship New Jersey, a historic vessel, left the Camden waterfront for the first time in 25 years, sailing down the Delaware River to Paulsboro and eventually heading to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for maintenance and preservation work. The ship, with a rich history of battles and miles traveled, is undergoing a significant dry dock process. Various organizations and individuals, including the Navy Yard and local politicians, bid farewell and expressed gratitude for its service.
Battleships are back in the news thanks to USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class dreadnought now retired as a museum ship in Camden, New Jersey. https://t.co/fyhcVXXmZb
The famous USS New Jersey was seen floating down the Delaware River on its way for maintenance in Philadelphia. The battleship’s curator said the sight could be a “once-in-a-generation occurrence.” https://t.co/LNduBFMW4c
Battleship New Jersey sets sail for the first time in over two decades https://t.co/3fdH9WM59R
A famed battleship was floating down the Delaware River on Thursday as the USS New Jersey left its dock in Camden, New Jersey, on its way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for extensive maintenance work. https://t.co/7QxUwhpamT
Famed battleship USS New Jersey floating down Delaware River to Philadelphia for maintenance https://t.co/lI6rZGjaOA
"This is a once-in-a-generation thing." The Battleship New Jersey moved Thursday to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal for historic dry dock maintenance. https://t.co/EvwGjkln5I
Battleship New Jersey Leaves Pier for First Time in More than 30 Years - USNI News https://t.co/NM5i664oyU
It was great to send the Battleship New Jersey off this morning as she heads into drydock for preservation and restoration work. Thank you for your service to our community, state, and country. See you soon! https://t.co/HHUAIvy3qD
It was sound and fury signifying history today, as the Battleship New Jersey left the Camden waterfront for the first time in 25 years. Read more: https://t.co/e8g7EkeQY6 https://t.co/FxJdsGW00Y
Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) passing under the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philadelphia on the way to Philadelphia Naval Yard drydock - March 21, 2024 #ussnewjersey #bb62 SRC: FB- Norm Kerr https://t.co/E0Hmq5a5q5
SETTING SAIL: The Battleship New Jersey undocked for the first time in over two decades and set sail to Paulsboro, New Jersey before it will eventually make its way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for maintenance. MORE: https://t.co/vn0oWyGdVT https://t.co/lsna1exvKe
If you didn't catch the @battleshipnj make its way down the Delaware River past the Navy Yard today, here are some shots so you don't feel like you missed out. #battleship #battleshipnewjersey #bb62 #drydock #navyyardhistory #navyhistory https://t.co/Tpk0webwtV
Action News archive video from 1999 shows the last time the Battleship New Jersey was moved. People lines the riverfront to watch the historic move! It has steamed more miles, fought in more battles and fired more shells in combat than any other battleship. https://t.co/s8pEY38CZy