The USS New Jersey Today - Page 4

USS New Jersey BB-62 southbound in the cut of the Panama Canal…(Circa 1984)

Are you ready to shove off? We are going to visit the New Jersey Museum in Camden, New Jersey. Now stay with me for it will be a pleasure to check up on this fighting lady… Location of the Battleship New Jersey: The Battleship New Jersey is berthed on the Delaware River in Camden, NJ. She is docked at a newly built pier adjacent to the Tweeter Entertainment Center, just south of the Aquarium. The ship is operated by the Home Port Alliance. Hours: April 1 to September 30 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM October 1 to March 31 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Admission Prices: Adults $10.00 Senior Citizens, Children under 12 - $7.00 Active military (in uniform) Free Note: The Society does not set these prices. Additional Information: Contact the Home Port Alliance, at (866) 877-6262 The USS New Jersey, an Iowa Class battleship was an often visitor to the Panama Canal. This great battleship has now been decommissioned and is moored at her new home at Camden, New Jersey. It is a must see for all who wish to expand their knowledge of the mighty battlewagons. Navy veterans who served on these dreadnaughts will recall and relive some of their deployments when they went in harms way. The New Jersey is waiting for your visit… so come on…what a ship to get away from it all... You will be glad you did!!! The majestic lines of the New Jersey can still be appreciated as we approach her from the sea. Old Navy Here we paused to look toward the forecastle… Little kids love ships! Here is one of the sailor’s favorite places… the galley.... It seems like it was only yesterday that I had lunch here. I was making a transit of the Panama Canal on board her in 1984. What a fantastic experience! The USS New Jersey, at her final mooring. A must see if you visit Camden, New Jersey. Passageways connect various parts of the ship below decks from berthing spaces to battle stations. Here are a couple of projectiles with powder bags on the main deck of the USS New Jersey. This will give you an idea of the sleeping accommodations on a man-of-war. What many would refer to as a bed is actually called a rack. I spent more years then I can remember sleeping below decks on such a contraption! This is a look at the superstructure of the New Jersey from the pier. This is the bridge of the USS New Jersey. This is a very exciting place underway, at general quarters and when leaving or entering port! Tomahawk launchers…it gives a battleship another offensive weapon, which it can use to carry out its mission. All Navy warships have certain areas, which are restricted. This is one of them. You are below decks. You have received a firing order…The New Jersey commences to provide firing support for targets over the horizon. It is just an awesome sight! Old salts get together to tell sea stories below decks. (Circa 1940) In the Old Navy men served on most ships. As they lay in their racks at night they often thought about the girl back back home or the wife and kids... always the kids. So the following is a favorite of mine: "...and the sea will grant each man new hope as sleep brings dreams of home." --- Admiral of the seas Christopher Columbus. The USS New Jersey weathering a storm while going in harms way. (Circa 1944) Too Many Secrets Latest book ... More about my books ... Time is what life is all about… Picture credits: Bill Fall, US Navy Archives, Navy Historical Society and Old Rodman Naval Station photo files.