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My Dad served on the ship from Aug. 1941 to Oct. 1945 as head of the
ships laundry. We have visited the ship many times and Dad has donated a lot of pics to
the memorial. His name is Wallace Adkins and is now living in Ohio.
Served on USS Long Beach cgn-9. Would like to see your
I did not find A LIST OF WEAPONS, i.e. 9-16"/45/20
5"/38/x#40mm DUAL and/or Quad/ X# 20MM. etc.
On Tuesday, September 8, 1998, during our vacation, we stopped to
tour the USS North Carolina - it was breathtaking and humongous. While we were still on
the ship, an electrical storm came, with lots of rain and wind, but, being inside, we
never really heard the storm. The ship is amazing. We hope to tour again - the history of
the ship is truly astounding.
I have been going there since I was a kid and we had to use
flashlights.
The Battleship is a great placfe to go to learn more about WWII
naval history. I also enjoyed the new exibits added this summer.
I've lived in NC all my life and had never visited the battleship. I
really enjoyed it! I am a big history buff and the battleship tour really brings it more
to life.
I thought it was interesting to see a ship so big and so powerful
like the guns and city aboard.
Looking for WWII Marines that might have spent time on the Showboat.
Please contact me at: JDTHOR@snet.net.
im going to visit the ship in two weeks (sep.18,29)98,cant wait to
see her!!!!
My family and visited the ship while on vacation at Myrtle Beach. It
was a wonderful experience and it gave us an even higher degree of appreciation of the men
who served in order to protect our country.
We have visited a couple of times and each time we enjoy it more.The
first time we was there we saw the light and sound show you had it was wonderful.Thanks
for keeping the ship and the people who memories alive.
I have visited the ship several times and find it better with each
visit.
visited on our way to myrtle beach,had a great time!
I visited this summer. I was amazed at the technology during the
period that it was built. Hope to come back and visit again soon!
I caught a glimpse of the ship on the weather channel. I hope all is
well after Bonnie's visit to the area. I will make visit # 4 during the Memorial Day
Weekend of 1999. I also hope that Charlie made out OK, also.
I visited the USS North Carolina back in 1980. Even though there
were a lot of people on board, there was an eery quiet. Since my Dad was a WWII
electrician at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, he often told us of the big ships he had
worked on. This visit certainly put it all in perspective! Now I have a 10 year old
daughter that I look forward to see the USS North Carolina. I hope there was no damage
inflicted recently upon her due to Hurricane Bonnie.
Great web site.I spent a few years in the Navy myself.Mostly
Nice webb site...Served aboard the USS Arnold J Isbell DD 869
Great is all I have to say
I saw your ship in july and really enjoyed learning what it was like
on a battleship.
A GOOD FRIEND AND I VISITED THE SHOWBOAT. WE WERE BOTH VERY
IMPRESSED. 14 YEARS AGO I TOOK MY WIFE. THIS YEAR I TOOK MY 8 YEAR OLD SON. I HOPE SHE IS
THERE FOR HIS SON.
Excellent site. I visited the "Showboat" along time ago as
a kid, it brought back so many memories I plan to take my next vacation their.
Very interesting and informative pages!!
Very interesting and informative pages!!
Very interesting and informative pages!!
Great to be back.
Great site!
GREAT JOB ON THE WEB SITE! I HAVE LEARNED A LOT OF NEW INTERESTING
INFORMATION ON THE USS NORTH CAROLINA.
My girlfriend's grandfather, John Amaczi served on the North
Carolina for I believe 3 or 4 years as an electrician. I'm proud to know him and see the
pride in his face when he speaks about serving aboard this ship. I hope to have him give
me a personal tour sometime in the near future. Can't wait!
Web page outstanding. Looking forward to our SEPT 98 visit to the
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I visited the USS North Carolina back around 1990 and will
This is a TEST!!!
I Will be in your neck of the woods around, Sept10th.
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Great looking page...great info!
The family had a visit last year that was very intersting and
informative! We all had a wonderful time and soon to return again to bring other family
members to visit again this year look for us between 08-15-98 to 08-21-98 See you soon
Nick Zack Ann
I visited the wonderful Battleship North Carolina (bb55) two times
and I hope to visit it again soon.
my wife and I visited this great ship in 1996 I was in the navy
myself , and still to this day the battle ship is the most beautiful ship designed.We plan
another trip soon.
I have visited the ship three times and I am very impressed
I took my family to see the ship 8/1/98 while returning home from
Washington DC. We had a great time and it was definitely worth the price of admission.
Keep up the good work!
I am the granddaughter of Capt. Olaf M. Hustvedt. I visited the USS
North Carolina when I was a young girl. My husband and I are considering moving to the
Wilmington area, and if so, we will come by to visit again.
THE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SHIP. I HAVE BEEN
THERE MYSELF AND HOPE TO GO AGAIN.
I really enjoyed my visit aboard the USS North Carolina and
Enjoyed seeing information about my father's wonderful ship. He was
very proud to have served aboard her. We lost my father (Philip G. Laufle in February
1998) to cancer at the age of 72. I wish I would have kept a journal when my father would
speak of the unique U.S.S. North Carolina.
COOL WEBSITE. MY HUSBAND, MARK, AND I PLAN ON VISITING THE NC
BATTLESHIP IN SEPTEMBER OF 1998. MARK HAS NEVER VISITED WILMINGTON AND I WANT TO INTRODUCE
HIM TO AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF NC HISTORY.
our family hopes to visit the ship on our trip to myrtle beach, sc.
we hope the fund raising effort is a success
We will stop by and visit her on our way back from the Mouse House
When I was a boy, during WW 2, my father managed to obtain a model
of this beautiful ship which had been made by naval personnel at HMCS PROVOST, a
"LANDLOCKED SHIP" naval base here in London. It was over 7 feet long and
complete in every detail, right down to the liferafts. I had that model for many years
until it eventually fell apart from old age as it was only made of thick cardstock. I
think of that model every time I see ant documentarys on tv about this wonderful ship.
Sure wish I had that model now so I could show it to my kids and grandkids. Love to read
about the United Staes Navy.Hope to visit and see her in person someday.
I am 15 years old and very interested in naval ships and I want to
go to the royal dutch navy......
My husband and I visited the USS North Carolina a few years ago.
There was a movie starring Kris Kristoferson being filmed on board so some of the areas
were off limits. However, we enjoyed the tour as I am so interested in WW11-Pacific
Campaign especially. We also enjoyed watching the movie when it came on TV.
My wife and sister recently visited the North Carolina
My wife and sister recently visited the North Carolina
We are working to bring the Battleship New Jersey to the
Philadelphia/Camden NJ waterfront. I plan to come down to see the North Carolina some time
soon.
I took my entire family to see the North Carolina. I seem to be
drawn to the Ship, for
My father J. Ronald Nipps served on the ship as a signalman late in
the War. He passed away in 1982. In the sixties our family visited the ship severat times
to attend the ship reunions. I remember once eating in the galley off the metal trays. I
also remember my dad telling me that every time one of the 18 inch guns fired, it was the
cost of a Cadillac. About 10 years or so ago I took my family (twin boys) to visit the
ship. I enjoyed the website. Keep up the good work.
My wife and I toured the USS North Carolina in July 1998.
I think the battleship's web page is nice.
My husband is a retired navy vet. He served on the USS Roosevelt and
USS Richmond. We brought our two youngest children to visit the USS N.C. in l972. My
husband was in his glory as he answered our children's questions and for other visitors
also. Love your site. I am going to tell the children about it.
I was aboard the Showboat in 1964 in Wilmington. Hope to bring my
son to see her next year. Thank you for keeping this important piece of my fathers life
alive for his grandchildren!
This was my first visit on a WWII Battleship. When you see such a
great vessle, and realize what it took to make it operate and where it has been, you can't
help but feel proud. I hope to visit her again some day in the furture.
I had the opportunity to walk the decks and take in the sights and
smells and feel of your beautiful ship last month while visiting N.C., and it was truely a
high point in my trip. Thank you for preserving such a marvelous piece of history.
I was a member of ships company 1942-end of the war Store Keeper 3C,
in charge of the ships store. I visited the Show Boat in 1993 and was very proud to find
it in good hands and well loved by all who visit her. I hope to visit her again in the
near future.
I HAVE BEEN ON YOUR SHIP BEFOR AND I AM A TITANIC FAN
glad to see she is being kept up!
I am 9 years old and I came down to see the Battleship last
Great site. I look forward to seeing her again in Sept.
I AM A BATTLESHIP HISTORIAN, PARTICULARLY US NAVY SHIPS.
Planning on stopping on our way back from Myrtle Beach in Aug.
I visited the ship many years ago and I am making arrangements to
bring my cub scout troop there for one of their achievement badges. They are really exited
and have been studying up on the history of the ship to give a presentation during a fall
pack meeting. We look forward to coming down.
I visited the ship many years ago and I am making arrangements to
bring my cub scout troop there for one of their achievement badges. They are really exited
and have been studying up on the history of the ship to give a presentation during a fall
pack meeting. We look forward to coming down.
I am retired USN and the visit aboard last may brought back a lot
old times aboard a USN ship. I need some more information on donating to help with the
restoration of the USS NORTH CAROLINA.
I just visited the Battleship on 7/8/98, and it was my first time on
a ship of this kind. The tour of all the decks were very informative.
I am a First Class Petty Officer currently serving in the United
States Navy and a Battleship buff. It all started for me when I visted the Showboat with
my 4th grade class.
I was in about the third grade when North Carolina,with the
THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE SHIP WAS IN 1973 WHILE I WAS A YOUNG
U.S. MARINE STATIONED AT CAMP LEJUNE . THAT EVENING MYSELF AND ANOTHER MARINE WATCH THE
SHOW BOAT DO HER STUFF, I REMEMBER BEING VERY PROUD OF BEING A MARINE AND HEARING HOW
MARINES HAD SERVED ON THE SHIP IN WORLD WAR 2.TO HER SAILOR S WELL DONE! TO HER MARINES
SEMPER FI !
I am planning to visit the North Carolina tomorrow with my sons. You
web site was a great help in providing excellent background information which I am certain
will enhance our visit.
I LOVE ALL THE RICH HISTORY THATS IN NORTHCAROLINA IM TAKING MY SON
ON THE SHIP THIS WILL BE HIS FIRST TIME AND MY 20TH TIME I JUST THINK ITS
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My grandfather took me to the USS North Carolina Battleship on July
7, 1998. The ship was so large, and the sailors only had a little space to sleep. It was
like a whole city on the ship. I was amazed how they had a barbershop on the ship. I did
noth think they would have electricity. For the last 3 days I have been working on a model
of the USS North Carolina Battleship.
I was stationed aboard the USS Sanctuary (AH-17) in 1974. We pulled
into Wilmington (beside a lumber yard) to allow civilians to take tours of the ship. I got
enough shore leave to take a tour of the USS North Carolina. I hope to tour the ship in
the near future to see how she is holding up.
We can't wait to visit the battleship on our first trip to the
Wilmington area!!!!
My son and i visited the ship yesterday. Its been about 20 years
since i have been onboard her. The way the ship is cared for is the best i have ever seen!
I hope more parts of the ship will be opening up for all of us to see. This ship is a must
see for everyone! The history of the ship comes alive as you take the tour. How anyone was
able to serve in such cramped quarters is a true wonder. It speaks well of the crew that
served aboad her! May the Showboat stay where she is forever as a true reminder of those
who served on her and what they stand for.
I grew up in Wilmington and have spent many hours onboard the
"Showboat". Thanks for a great web site it helps keep me connected with home and
the and the memories of my youth. The sacrifices of our men and women during the dark days
of WWII will be remembered by future generations in no small part through your continued
presevation of the USS North Carolina.
I grew up in Wilmington and have spent many hours onboard the
"Showboat", Thanks for a great web site it helps keep me connected with home and
the and the memories of my youth. The sacrifices of our men and women durring the dark
days of WWII will be remembered by future generations in no small part through your
continued presevation of the USS North Carolina.
I just went on the USS North Carolina on June 1,1998 and it was so
nice and so was this wep site but you should get a lot morephotos the battleship North
Carolina.
Your website is very interesting and imformative. I have visited the
"NORTH CAROLINA" many times over the years. Usually once a year during my
vacation. Each time the enjoyment never dies down. May your efforts to maintain the
"NORTH CAROLINA" and its history continue to expand in the years to come.
Sincerly David M. Swartz
We enjoyed it!
great site
Every day I wake up go to work and think how fourtinate I am to be
free And all those men and women who gave their lives For our freedom
Very nice site! I am looking forward to visiting the North Carolina!
Look forward to visiting the ship again.
LOVE THE SHIP AND THE HISTORY
I hear so many great things about this battlesight, and
unfortunetely have not had the opportunity to visit this battlesight. Well this year me
and my family are planning to go and visit this battlesight that we hear so much about. I
know there is a lot of history behind it and sometimes wonder why we have not been to
visit the sight as of yet. We will frequent this sight this summer, as we have plans to
visit July 4th weekend when other relatives so that we can all enjoy the history of the
battlegrounds of NC together.
My husband, daughter and I went to visit the battleship this past
Sunday, June 28. In the 12 years that I have lived in North Carolina, this is the 4th time
I have been to see the ship and each time I am in awe at the size of it and what it
represents. This is a very important part of our history, one I will be proud to support
in its restoration. I feel that every North Carolinian ought to feel pride in this project
and help where they can. How many opportunities do we have to be taken back in time, to
see proof of what it took to grant our freedom? I would have happily paid twice as much to
tour the ship.
I am proud that a peice of World War II history still stands
Saw her for the first time 1978, on a full moon night with
After reading many books on WW II especially the Pacific Campaign I
was finally
We are currently planning our summer vacation. This attraction will
be a definite for us!
I am presently working in Pear Harbor Hawaii, right across
My great uncle, Rear Admiral Robert Ellis once guided tours on the
ship in Wilmington. I only met him once, as a child, but the tour remains a wonderful
memory for me.
We were aboard North Carolina on 17 June 1998. Thanks to her and the
brave men who manned her and the rest of our armed forces we are a free people today. May
it ever be so.
WILL BE VISITING REAL SOON.
I have been by the ship many times, but never been on it. hope to do
that this summer.
My father, James C. Mundy was on the North Carolina for the entire
war as a fire control technician. He died of cancer in 1990, but I'm sure he'd want me to
say "hello" for him to all his former shipmates. Fair winds and God speed.
Took tour 6/18/98 while visiting Carolina Beach and would reccomend
all Americans to visit it. It gives great respect to those who served.
The battleship should not be take'in away or sold to another place
because of the memories it can bring back to many people. The battleship is as good as any
other ship.
I went to see The SHOWBOAT Yesterday. It's a great peice of U.S.
History
It is a great ship. My family and I have enjoyed visiting it a few
times.I am planning to visit again soon.
We need all the information we can about the attempt to save the USS
NORTH CAROLINA. What we received here is great.
I have never been to the battleship, but I hope to go there
My grandpa served on this great boat during ww2. We lived in
laurinburg,NC, and one of my fondest childhood memories was every year when my grandma and
grandpa and uncle luke would take us to the battleship and to carolina beach. I love u NC.
I will bring my kids to visit someday. sincerely, Debi C.Davis
Gordon D. Claxton, my father in law served as a machinist's mate on
the showboat during the time she was torpedoed. If there is anyone out there who may have
known him please contact me at nestorb98@yahoo.com SEMPER FI!
So much history on board the ship. It makes me a little emotional to
think of the lives lost and, or changed on this ship. All, for my freedom. A thank you to
all who served.
Visited USS North Carolina 6/98
I visited the USS North Carolina 5 years ago, I live only 4 hours
away, I don't know why I dont go more often.
My wife and I toured the ship on 6/15/98 and loved it!
I first visited the ship in 1967 and fell in love! I go back as
often as I can, have been filling those cards with Quarters as much as I can I also
encourage every one I can to do the same! I would be sick if our ship was allowed to be
dismantled!
Visited last year and really enjoyed the tour. Hope to return later
this summer. Love the area and the beaches.
We can't let our history rust away.
I visited the USS North Carolina last year when I was on vacation. I
loved it! I wanted to stay on longer but Mom wouldn't let me, so I will have to come back.
I have a book on battleships which I was given for Christmas and I read it all the time! I
am glad the USS North Carolina was saved as a museum so I could learn about US history.
Thank you!
my father served aboard the uss north carolina during ww 2. purple
heart winner and many campaigne medals three generations have visited bb 55 the showboat.
we cant wait to visit again. god bless the crew and thier familes
Enjoyed the whole tour. I had a half brother who served on this
ship, David L. Frady. Im a disabled Vietnam vet and I was army special forces,the only one
who was not navy in my family. Reading the names brought tears to my eyes. Many thanks to
the Navy.
My Dad served on her from 1941 to 1945. It is my greatest legacy in
a fine man's remberance.
My Dad served on the HMCS Haida and HMCS Nootka (Royal Canadian
Navy) during the Korean War. When we visited North Carolina in 1992 and 1993 we visited
the USS North Carolina. Interestingly enough the HMCS Haida is moored in Toronto as a
naval museum. They face the same challenges in trying to keep the ship in it's deserved
model condition. Good luck. The USS North Carolina Battleship Museum is a credit to those
who served on her.
I visited the ship last summer and loved it!!
after talking to my father, Al Makuta... he's interested in anyone
who might have some recollections. he is a plank owner and was in the 6th Division.
My father, Albert Makuta, was with the North Carolina from
commissioning until the climax of the Okinawa campaign. He was a gunner's mate and later
an acting chief (I believe he was later in charge of the starboard 5" batteries).
From boyhood until today, this ship has been a part of my family.
The daughter of a former crew member, Garnie Christian, read my
comments I left at this site a few months ago. As a result, she contacted me via e-mail
and now my father, Paul Wieser, and hers will get to meet on the Showboat next week. My
Dad served on the NC throughout WW II and for a time afterwards. He now lives in
Wilmington and conducts tours of the ship daily. Look him up when you make your next
visit.
Will visit soon!
Thanks for the GREAT Web Site! My family and I are going to Myrtle
Beach, but on the way we have planned a stop at the USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB55) Memorial.
The site made it real easy to convince my son that we need to stop there and with a vote
of 2 to 1, my wife was soon won over. Being active duty, we've visited many ships along
with the ones I've been stationed on, but none that have the history or the size of the
NC. We'll see you all on June 17th. Thanks for the site.
We have visited the memorial and toured the ship, saw the outdoor
drama and enjoyed this visit to the past very much.Plan to visit Wilmington again sometime
this summer and will probably return for another visit.
Like the web page and have been on the ship for a tour, my kids
loved it and gives them some knowledge of the past. Love It !!!!
A great site for a great ship! I'm a battleship buff, so I'm
My family and I visited The North Carolina in 1966. I have
I WAS LAST THERE IN '91'. YOU ARE DOING GREAT WORK. IN THIS
WELL DONE on both the web site and the restoration.
All these ships should be preserved for future generations,keep up
the good work.
I spent many happy childhood years aboard the USS North Carolina. In
the dedication of my Jay.
good work keep it up
loved the webpage,and all the info on the battleship
loved the webpage,and all the info on the battleship hope to comng
there soon to see it inperson.
I thought your website was very intresting and informative. If you
have a New Era ship hat e-mail me please.
visit I visit the battle ship every summer. It gives me a great
feeling of proudness the battle ship every summer. IT gives me a great
I first went aboard the N.C. soon after it was brought to Wilmington
in 1961 at the age of 17, and have been aboard at least 15 times since. Every time I learn
or see something new.She is a fantastic attraction and every American should be extremely
proud of her!
May 25th and 26th was my third year in a row to visit the ship.I
will never tire of walking her decks.My sincere thanks to Kim Sincox for her assistance in
permitting me to buy the fibreglass replica of one of the 16 inch armor piercing
projectiles.It really looks good in my den.It is in one corner of the room,next to the
20x30 inch photograph I took of the ship last year.The game plan is to return again next
year for Memorial Day.
We just moved from Wilmington and we miss the battleship especially
seeing the cat that lives there.
I REALLY ENJOYED THE INFORMATION ON THE BATTLESHIP. HOPE TO VISIT
AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
I toured the ship in 1992 with my parents, I especially liked the
KingFisher. Overall, it was great!! :) This was the first battleship that I have been on,
and it was fun learning the history of this magnificient ship. I am looking forward to
touring it once again. Bye!! :) Oh, and beware the ALLIGATORS!!!!!!
Great web page I have been on the battleship twice and I'am planing
for a third visit.
being a native of nc and having visited the ship many times i am
grateful for her being preserved.
Visiting the Battleship sounds like fun. We are very excited about
coming to visit.
While on a 2 week annual tour with the Air Force Reserve. I was in
the vicinity of the USS N. Carolina, and decided to check out this great ship. My thanks
go to all who served aboard her, and to all who have served in all the wars we were
involved in. I was brought up to be appreciative and thankful for the freedoms I have.
Being a veteran myself I understand all the sacrifices that have been made. Thank you very
much.
My brother, Bob, is with me today and his message is, "I served
as a gunners mate in the 4th and 2nd Div on the USS North Carolina from 1942-45. The 50th
reunion was great, and I got to meet some of the buddies that I knew. The website was
really interesting and told me some things that I didn't realize about the battles at the
time.
My father worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and operated a large
overhead crane. He laid the keel for the North Carolina. He also was an amateur magician
and performed magic acts at bond rallies and for the workers at BNY!!
Apologies to Jesse but we need to " Keep Boat Alive!"
Great to see the "Showboat's" site! I used to maintain the
Sound & Light system in the late 60's and have many fond memories of the USS North
Carolina.
I am amazed at battleship design, construction, and armorment. I am
especially amazed at all the corageous men that served and lost their lives onboard your
great ship, and the role they playedin defense of not only the greatest country in the
world but of her freedom as well!
Nice web site, Visited in person in 1974. Would like to visit again
sometime.
One of the most interesting things that I visited on my recent tour
of your wonderful State. I very much enjoyed being able to play around with so much of the
equipment and to see so much of this famous ship.
We are looking forward to visiting the Battleship next week!
my uncle s.p. blandi served on the north carolina during w.w. II. my
wife ella & i visited the ship during april 1998.
The tour is great. May the spirit of the USS North Carolina live on.
I volunteer on the Showboat and think she is great!!
I was born and raised in Salisbury N.C. My mother and father took us
to see the North Carolina when I was a young boy. I wiil never forget that experience. My
father served in World War II.
I served (as a Seaman 1c - QM Striker) on BB55 from the summer of
'46 until she was mothballed. Your site has
HOPE TO VISIT YOUR SHIP
I teach 4th grade and if you have materials available my address is
My family had the opportunity to visit the battleship last June. I
was very impressed with the SHOW BOAT, moreso with the 16 " guns . The memorial is a
tribute to the men who served aboard the most decorated battleship in the U.S. navy. Keep
up the great work!!!!!
I think the memorial is a fitting tribute to the men who served on
her during the few years she was in service.
I think that this website is very educational not only for kids but
adults too.
(I THINK THAT THIS WEBSITE IS PRETTY COOL!) (I THINK THAT THIS
WEBSITE IS PRETTY COOL!)
Our 4th grade teachers are going to love this site. The students
will be interested too. I wish we could take them to Wilmington for a visit.
I taught in North Carolina for 5 years. I took many of my students
to see this magnificent ship on many separate occasions. I have visited her at least five
times and never have grown tired of touring her historic decks. May she never die.
I thought your site was very interesting
My family toured the Showboat when I was about 7 and I went back
when I was about 30.Same ship but with older eyes.
I've been to the Battleship many times and enjoyed it plenty!! I
will return to enjoy!!!
You have a cool and very interesting web site it is also very
educational for me and all of my friends!!!!
My Mother and Daddy took me to the ship when I was young. It was
almost like the ship that my Daddy was on in WWII, but it was a transport ship not a
destroyer. I especially liked visiting again with my husband and son and telling them some
of the things that my Daddy had pointed out to me.
My son would love to see the battleship. we hope to come this
summer. Our vacation is always at Carolina Beach NC.
I teach the Computer class at Copeland Elementary School. This was a
very informative article. I know the students will enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for
all you do!
I enjoyed visting the battleship as a yougster and hope to vist
again real soon and suport to the fund.
just got back from visiting uss alabama at mobile. visited uss north
carolina a few years ago and enjoyed much. hope to visit again soon
My Dad served in the navy (submarine) during WWII. I was priveleged
as a child to witness the christening of the USS Indianapolis. I was greatly impressed by
this event and have been fascinated with naval ships ever since. I look forward to
personally visiting the North Carolina when we visit Wilmington. Thank you.
My cousin Kortne and I visited the ship when I was 7 and living in
Georgia. Now I live in Jacksonville, N.C. and am real close. I plan to go again with my
Mom soon.
Nice place to visit. I'm motivated to visit the USS "Big
MAME" (BB 59) in Fallriver Mass. I believe there's a story about the N.C. and MASS.
something about the scout aircraft restoration??? Who owns the Kingfisher ??
We hope some day very soon to visit BB-55.We are trying with many
others to help get the USS Battleship New Jersey BB-62
I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT YOUR BATTLE SHIP ONE DAY
we would like to visit the battleship someday
I had fun visiting your ship
I Hope To Visit You
How big is your ship
Who were two of your commanding officers
thanks
how big is your ship
you have a cool ship
I liked touring your ship
I like your ship!
Who was the first commanding officer
I hope to visit you
My father, Gerald (Gerry) Leroy Baker served on "The Showboat.
Unfortunately, he died in a fire in Coos Bay, Or, November of 1970. All of the photos and
other memoribilia that he had was lost. Thus, if anybody has any photos that they would
like to share, please contact me at my E-Mail . Thanks. By the way, my dad died a hero as
he was able to wake up everybody in the apartments before a final explosion knocked him
unconscious. He died of smoke inhalation before the fire dept. could get to him.
I was very facanated by all the thins and how much money it cost
just for this boat
i was very fasanated by everything that you said in the artical
Very few of my students would be able to visit the battleship in
person and this is a great way for them to "be" there!
I am very glad you were able to have a website on the internet
we really enjoy your ship
Hi, Amigos we really like your website!
I really really enjoyed the battleship
I really enjoy your battleship!!
Your website is very cool!!
MORE PEOPLE SHOULD COME TO YOUR WEBSITE
Thanks for having this website.
I enjoy visiting the USS North Carolina, and think it's great she
has her own website. I also, must pay my regards to "Charlie" the aligator who's
presence at her side, makes each visit even more enjoyable!
Thanks
my grandfather was a cook on the nc. i was very glad to able to read
more about the history of his ship!
I have a BSA Troop. And we are planning to visit The
"Showboat" soon. I'm a Navy Veteran, and an avid WWII student. Battlewagons are
awesome! Thanks to the people of North Carolina for saving this wonderful piece of
American naval histoy.
I really enjoyed your site. Hope to visit the ship in the near
future!!
I enjoyed your site. I have been to the battleship before as a
child. My father and I plan on coming up one weekend and touring that beatiful lady soon.
I am interested in getting some background info on Capt. Frank P. Thomas. He might be a
relative of mind. If you have any, please e-mail me. Thank you. Ed Thomas, Jr.
very much enjoyed this site. I was looking to see information
concerning how the USS North Carolina assisted the Main Battleship when she was blown up
in the cuban harbor.
This ship is one of the greatest fighting ships of all time. I try
to visit the "SHOWBOAT" once every year.
Looking forward to exploring this work of art.
A Beuatiful Ship She Is.
Enjoyed this visit! Will return!
great web page best one that o have found so far
My first visit to the NC was right after it opened. I wish I still
had the picture of me standing next to the 16" round on the weather deck when I was
5. I hope to visit again soon.
I am glad to see this site. This year I am going to see her.
I HAVE ENJOYED VERY MUCH YOUR SITE OF COURSE I DO HAVE THE PLASTIC
MODEL I BOUGHT A FEW YEARS AGO.
Hi! We enjoyed your site.
served on Uss Puget sound 92-93 enjoyed visiting the north carolina
could feel the history when i stepped on board fair winds and following seas
Outstanding! My family and I have visited the ship several times.We
are glad to see it on the internet. Thank-you for a job well done.
My father brought me to see this great ship very soon after it was
brought to Wilmington. Now I bring my children. I know I've been there at least 20 times
and I find something new each visit. Please keep the present camoflage paint sceme, it is
beautiful this way. I hope to visit again this year.
We have a condo on the Outer Banks near Swansboro, N.C. very close
to Camp LeJeune. We have visited the ship 3 times already with our Canadian guests and I
am sure we will again. The memorial is well maintained and a tribute to your American
sailers. Keep up the good work
Looking forward to taking my kids (Michael/Matthew) there this
summer.
Hi! Anybody that will be visiting the ship should look for my father
Leo Bostwick or Paul Wieser because they give tours on board. If you send me mail I can
coordinate with my father on the times he would be available. See you all on board!!!
My father served aboard the North Carolina.
Plan to visit this June and would appreciate any travel
information.Thanks
I read with great interest about the planned restoration of
"The Immortal Showboat" recently. Although I don't remember giving any coins at
school back in the 60's, I will definitely get a coin card for each of my daughters in
addition to making a donation myself. My dad was in the Big One (although in the Army Air
Force) and I remember him taking me there only months after it opened to the public. I
know I was in awe of this giant. The one thing I remember is my 6 year-old sister standing
next to the 16" shell on the main deck and how it was bigger than her. I have visited
again and again, and in fact, it was directly responsible for my deciding to enlist in the
Navy. While I was in, I was thrilled when I heard that they were bringing back the NJ and
the others. I applied for duty, but wasn't accepted. I always said and still say that the
battleship was the only type of ship I would have wanted to go into battle on. Bravo Zulu
on this website. In addition to all the renovations, I sincerely hope that you get the
berthing renovated so you can accomadate youth groups overnight. I spent a weekend with a
group onboard USS Yorktown 2 years ago and was in seventh heaven. Fair winds and following
seas to your effort, folks.
My father-in-law, Everette H. Mayes, is a Pearl Harbor survivor. His
ship, the USS Pennsylvania was sunk at Pearl Harbor while in dry dock. One of his fondest
memories of World War II was sailing back into Pearl Harbor after a long tour at sea, and
seeing the USS North Carolina steaming into Pearl. He said he know right then that the
United State was on it way to victory in the Pacific! Afer over 50 years, my wife and
children are traveling with her Dad back to Pearl Harbor to visit this historic naval
base. It's a trip he's looking forward to and one made more real for me by having visited
the USS North Carolina many times since my childhood. Thank you for this wonderful
memorial in Wilmington !!!!!!!!!
SAW THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE READER'S DIGEST AND DECIDED TO CHECK
IT OUT. VERY NICE SITE AND I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS ATTRACTION. NEXT TIME I'M HEADING SOUTH I
HOPE TO ADD THIS STOP TO MY ITINERARY. APPRECIATE THE CHANCE TO LOOK AT AND READ ABOUT THE
SHIP BEFORE ACTUALLY MAKING PLANS TO VISIT HER.
My children and I have been to see the battle ship many times , and
each time we all learn something new . But mainly my children have learned that freedom
isnt free ,and from us to all who have served and to those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice THANK YOU. And to all those who work on keeping the ship in shape , keep up the
good work .
I have visited BB-55 over the years and am proud to donate for her
restoration. She not only is a North Carolina landmark, but also is a shrine.
great job
I am looking forward to visiting Wilmington the week of April 18th
thru the 23rd. Hopefully the weather will be warm. See ya all soon.
As Americans, we are often too complacent about the liberty and
freedom we enjoy. We do not fully appreciate the sacrifices and suffering offered by our
forefathers as payment for our liberty. I am so glad that the USS North Carolina stands as
a reminder that freedom is not free, and as a memorial to those who fought and paid the
ultimate price.
MY FATHER JOHN A. BELL WAS A SIGNALMAN ON THE "SHOWBOAT"
DURING WWII. I HAVE NOT VISITED HER YET BUT HOPE TO DO SO THIS SUMMER ALONG WITH MY WIFE
AND TWO OF MY SONS. I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING SUCH A MAGNIFICENT SHIP.
Enjoyed the tour. Keep up the good work. We have visited the ship
several times and enjoyed it each trip. We plan to visit Wilmington in May.
Nice to see a site dedicated to North Carolina. My Dad
I am much too young to have served aboard this beautiful ship, but
as with so many Americans, I
I was Water Tender 1st class in number 2 fire room from May 20,1941
to May 21, 1945. It was an honor to serve with a great crew on the best ship in the Navy.
I have always loved visiting the ship and really think the
I was there is 1969 and have wanted to return, and will someday.
This ship needs to be forever preserved.
I'm researching web sites on N.C in WWII for use with a teacher's
workshop this summer. I'll be sure and include this one!
Adam suggested that we also take Bryan with us for this visit.
We visited the US North Carolina many years ago with our four
My brother, a young ensign just out of the Naval Academy, served on
the initial Atlantic run of the USS NC and in the Pacific campaing from 1941 through 1943.
I believe he was a gunnery office on the aft 5 inch guns. My brother subsequently
voluneered for submarine duty and was lost at sea. I would be interested knowing about any
books et cetera that discussed the history of the USS North Carolina.
Good morning you beautiful old girl! The "Showboat" of the
Navy! I will have the honorable distinction of visiting you sometime the week of 6 April.
I also have an old Revell model which I have redone in your WWII scheme. Looking forward
to visiting you as I have never seen a battleship.
My family is looking forward to visiting this summer. It was nice to
be able to find out about hours of operation and such with a quick trip through
cyberspace.
Thank you for this site. My grandchildren will enjoy this also.
Memorial to our men
I visited the north carolina as a child and could not reach the anti
aircraft guns. I want to go back now and try again.
I have been to this magnificent ship many of times. Every time I
have loved it more and more. Today I wish that I could have been captain of it. I also
wish that they would recommision her. If they did this it would show the United States'
true navel prower evenmore than an air-craft carrier.They also need to add more ships to
the musem. Ihope to visit again soon. Senserly David Pitt
My dad is Leo Neumann. I think you all may know him as the
nice site. i have been at your state about 8 years ago.
I will be visiting the Battleship North Carolina for the first time
Glad to find your site! A fond memory of my childhood was swinging a
40 mount around with my Dad on the NC back in the sevenites. That and siting the turret
scope on the highrise in town! Keep up the good work! Ya'll should try to add more ships
to the site too, maybe some east block ones will be available on the cheap!! :)
Glad to see your site here. One of my more pleasant childhood
memories is of cranking a 40 mount round with my Dad someimte in the seventies or sixties
on the NC. That and siting the turret scope on that tower in town! Keep up the good work
both with the NC and the page.
It is so interesting to read comments posted here from visitors,
people who served aboard her and relatives of those servicemen. This incredible ship has
and continues to bring people together no matter what the reasons are for visiting.
I plan to visit this historic battleship soon,
I had a fun time but, I also got scared and lost!!! I went
Battleship:
I went to tour the battleship with Clover Middle School's GLIDE
program on March 7,1998.
I think that the battle ship is a great exprence for every
Just like the old battleships--would like to tour the USS NC
MY FATHER SERVED ABOARD THE SHOWBOAT AS A SIGNALMAN DURING
Roy Davis, my stepfather, served on the "Showboat". Roy
was a fire controlman. His view of history is from a personal look and not what we got in
school. These men just don't remember the history they are the history.
May 25 and 26 of this year(1998) will be my third year in a row to
visit such an impressive memorial.Without question,it is worth the 900 mile round trip!
Anyone who can make the trip,will not regret it!
I will be visiting the Wilmington NC in August to
I lived in Wilmington from 1976-1987 and visited BB-55 at least once
a year, whether I needed to or not. It was a step back to my service aboard USS NEW JERSEY
(BB-62) during the Vietnam War. I also served aboard USS STODDARD (DD-566) in that
conflict, and USS BAUSELL (DD-845). I am the present NC State Captain TIN CAN SAILORS,
INC. - so if any of you old Tin Can Sailors are out there, look us up on the Web and join
our organization.
My father is a plank-owner and served through the Pacific
will be back this summer, it was very interesting,
I have many fond memories of visiting the battleship as a child with
my cousins, friends, and brothers. My family has a house at Wrightsville (since the late
60's)
GREAT PLACE TO VISIT.....SEE YOU THIS SUMMER ALSO.
When I lived in North Carolina, I wanted to vist the battleship
North Carolina. However, I never got the chance.
JUST WANTED TO ADD MY NAME - I WAS ON THE USS OWEN DD536 DURING THE
KOREAN WAR.......
I SERVED ON THE "SHOWBOAT". MY GRANDAUGHTER BROUGHT THIS
Our family enjoys coming to Wilmington in the summer. One of the
highlights has always been the USS Battleship NC. Thanks for all you do. Please send us
information on upcoming events. The website is user friendly, also.
Great site. How bout adding some modern pictures of the ship??? My
Father-in-law is here
ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT THIS SHIP, HOWEVER FAR MY NATIVE STATE ,THE
WEB SITE HAS PROVIDED A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW IT FROM AFAR, BRAVO ZULU!
My father had served on this ship in ww2 the last time i saw this
ship was back in the early 70's someday i hope to take my son here and tell him the
story's my father had told me when he had served on her she was and is still a great ship
and the night show is something to never to forget i would say that if you want to see
history then see the USS NORTH CAROLINA MEMORIAL!!!!! you will never forget it P.S. take
lot's of pictures you'll be glad you did
I am viewing this site and sending copies to my dad who was on the
North Carolina during the years that the sub attack
Glad I found your site. As a native North Carolinian, it was
She was great to see,we were visiting a friend in Highpoint and he
invited us to go see the battleship.
very good
Just openned the Naval History page. Glad to find the "SHOW
BOAT" listed.
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