USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmington NC

Although peacefully resting on Eagles Island in Wilmington, NC, the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial is a tribute to the many brave veterans who fought on the battleship during World War II. Recognized today as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, the USS North Carolina was commissioned in New York City on April 9, 1941 as battleship in the United States Navy. Everyone from history buffs to children find this attraction interesting. For more details on visiting the USS North Carolina battleship, please visit www.battleshipnc.com.

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. After the USS North Carolina battleship was decommissioned on June 27, 1947, in New York, ownership of the famed battleship was given to the people of North Carolina. Purchased for $330,000 from the US Navy, the money was raised by North Carolina school kids to purchase the historic USS North Carolina battleship. The battleship USS North Carolina was then led into Wilmington, North Carolina by a fleet of tugboats in 1961. The USS North Carolina battleship was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial Tours. Tour the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial to see the battleship’s main deck, interior rooms and gun turrets. Taking a self-guided tour of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial is one of the best ways to explore the battleship, as the self-guided tour is well marked. Taking the informative tour takes at least two hours and includes an in-depth history of the battleship and its officers and seamen. For more info about the cost of admission for visiting the USS North Carolina battleship and tours, visit www.battleshipNC.com/visitors/tourinfo.php.