Artist Tom W. Freeman (1952-2015) painted this cutaway of BB55 in watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencil. Freeman’s artwork can be found in the collections of the White House, U.S. Naval Academy, the Pearl Harbor Memorial, and the Vatican. instagr.am/p/Cr_5ggVtPnZ/

Open Easter Sunday 8am -
5pm… which also happens to be The Showboat’s birthdate, April 9. Come wish her a happy birthday! #ussnorthcarolina #birthdaygirl #battleships instagr.am/p/Cqyfjflui4I/

Happy Birthday BB-55! On April 9, 1941, the “world’s fightingest ship” was commissioned at 11:30 a.m., in the New York Navy Yard. The event received tremendous media attention.

“The 35,000-ton battleship NORTH CAROLINA, solid, gleaming symbol of America… instagr.am/p/Cqx80korf_-/

Join us tomorrow March 29 to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare will host a WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS event at noon.

The Battleship welcomes aboard all Veterans of any war - you will be admitted free of charge. Addi… instagr.am/p/CqWZiOQOgYY/

Sprucing up for Spring Break! Our iconic sign gets a fresh coat of paint as the Battleship welcomes families from all over the U.S. Come explore this proud NC memorial & beloved piece of American history! Open 8 -5 seven days a week and no reservation ne… instagr.am/p/CqVaU5guJwu/

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the official end of the Vietnam War, we will offer FREE admission to ALL veterans of any U.S. military service to come aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA on March 29, 2023. Welcome home, Vietnam War vets! Open 8am… instagr.am/p/CqLe6c-A5p2/

- Sign up now to check out this Ticonderoga Class front line missile cruiser on April 14! Part of Navy Week 2023, the USS San Jacinto is visiting the Port of Wilmington and you do not want to miss it. Click on the sign up form below before April 7 to res… instagr.am/p/CqGlgegtPf_/

Come check out this Ticonderoga Class front line missile cruiser! Part of Navy Week 2023, the USS San Jacinto is coming to visit the Port of Wilmington in April. Sign up here for the tour!
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It was a beautiful day to scrape paint! Sam Colman has been volunteering at the Battleship for about four years. A mechanical engineer by trade, Sam retired to the Wilmington area and donates his time and talents, joining the countless others from all ba… instagr.am/p/CpD5HV-sqDl/

OPEN today, and every day! Last ticket sold at 4:00pm. Come see us at BB-55. instagr.am/p/CnfTjwwrQ_e/

Moonrise and sunset today at BB55. Exquisite! instagr.am/p/CnDd2MqsKCz/

Due to weather and flooding, this holiday weekend the Battleship will be OPEN all day Friday, December 23 (8:00-5:00; last ticket sold at 4:00) and CLOSED Saturday and Sunday. We plan to be back to regular hours Monday, December 26. Please share this pos… instagr.am/p/Cmeoel3sD83/

The Ship’s Christmas dances at the Hotel Savoy Plaza, NYC, were huge successes. The first group of 125 officers and men on 12/11/46 included Captain and Mrs. T.J. O’Brien, shown dancing (center). Joe Goss and his orchestra provided music that was “just g… instagr.am/p/CmeCy25NFd6/

Christmas variety show on the fantail, 1943. The Chaplain arranged for an evening of comedy skits, musical performers and “hula girls” while the Battleship was underway from Efate (New Hebrides) in the South Pacific. #ThrowbackThursday #throwbackthursday … instagr.am/p/CmLgXE6MfDe/

What's on your Santa wish list this year? In this undated cartoon from a Plan of Day Santa's sack is full of presents for the #ussnorthcarolina crew. #battleshipnc instagr.am/p/Cl8naFCj6qt/

As we approach this date that lives in infamy, we recognize the eight battleships of the US Pacific Fleet that were sunk or severely damaged at Pearl Harbor, as well as the men who lost their lives. The Battleship NC was at the New York Navy Yard when th… instagr.am/p/Cl0_mkYN3ac/

Join us in congratulating 18 Marines of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment who became US citizens last week aboard the Battleship in one of the largest naturalization ceremonies ever. The newly-minted citizens hailed from 14 different co… instagr.am/p/ClzAeVEpVSX/

HO HO HO! Join us at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA today for a visitor favorite, rain or shine, known as Battleship Ho Ho Ho! 8:00am to 5:00pm (last tickets sold at 4:00) instagr.am/p/ClYnznTDq63/

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to the Reverend and Mrs. Matlock (Conley and Brenda) from Statesville, NC! The happy couple toured the Battleship on their honeymoon in November 1962. Share your special anniversary photos on the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA! … instagr.am/p/ClBXqOHvBSq/

The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission, staff, and volunteers recognize all veterans for your service to our proud nation. Without your sacrifice, we would not enjoy the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service. (Photo credit: Alan Cradick) instagr.am/p/Ck02qEhjL8P/