New jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the western atlantic and caribbean sea. Finally decommissioned on february 8, 1991, and stricken from the navy list on january 4, 1999. The new jersey was the second in class and was commissioned in may 1943. Following service in vietnam, new jersey was again retired to the reserve fleet. The uss new jersey was the second iowaclass battleship ever built, and the third from last u. The uss new jersey, in all its glory, remains the most decorated battleship to have ever flown the colors of the. In 1968 it was reactivated and outfitted to serve as a heavy bombardment ship in vietnam. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Navy in 1999, new jersey was towed from bremerton to philadelphia in preparation for final berthing as a museum ship in new jersey. If you desire to use graphics or other info from this website please email bob williams.
This new book by classic warships is a photo album of the battleship new jersey. Oh remember uss new jersey is an iowa class battleship. The new jersey story, 194091, epitomizes the saga of the american battleship, that versatile, durable dreadnought whose regal bearing made her in any company and any. A personal report i got from a marine in hong kong. Todays 49 featured item from the ships store is warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper.
Uss new jersey bb62 was an iowa class fast battleship that fought in the pacific during the second world war, and as a shore bombardment ship during the korean and vietnamese wars, before being reactivated for a final time in the 1980s. This website designed by brian moss brian moss, a fellow battleship sailor from the uss iowabb61 and developed by ed campbell, a member of uss new jersey veterans, inc. Uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper of classic warships. See all 4 battleship new jersey tours on tripadvisor. Americas battleship uss new jersey sailed to vietnam and. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowa class battleships. Pediment publishing and the courier journal present a unique look at at the battleship uss new jersey. Uss new jersey, a 45,000ton iowa class battleship, was built at the philadelphia navy yard, pennsylvania. From the introduction the ensuing chapters will trace the history of one battleship, the uss new jersey, bb62, in its participation in four wars and duty between wars.
Uss new jersey bb62 legends of warfare david doyle books. Not surprisingly, we saw a number of well thumbed copies of paul. The battleship new jersey needs your support now more than ever. This museum ship preserves and displays uss new jersey, the most decorated battleship to have served in the u. Uss new jersey battleship model0 javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Uss new jersey bb62 the big j battleship by turner. Battleships so shipmates lets get some of bb62s history to them.
Uss new jersey bb 62 was an iowa class fast battleship that fought in the pacific during the second world war, and as a shore bombardment ship during the korean and vietnamese wars, before being reactivated for a final time in the 1980s. It covers her from her building, her shakedown cruise, and the many modifications she had through three major wars, right up to her end. This was to allow the japanese center force to enter the gulf through san bernadino strait. At recommissioning, it was the only active battleship in the u. Uss new jersey bb 62 decommissioned uss new jersey was the second of the four iowa class battleships and throughout her long life she was commissioned for 257 months. The uss wisconsin was actually the second battleship named for the badger state. The first battleship new jersey bb16 was a virginia class predreadnought that served from 1906 until she was sunk as a bombing target in 1922. The uss new jersey bb62 was actually the second ship to be called new jersey, the first being bb16, a turn of the century 19th century battleship. The dictionary of american naval fighting ships covers the history of the new jersey only until the publication of the book in 1970. We recommend booking battleship new jersey tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Preserved today as a museum in her namesake state, the battleship uss new jersey bb62 saw combat during wwii and the korean war and was the only battleship of any nation to see service during the vietnam war. The queens story in the words of her men by john c. The 5 most legendary american battleships ever americas. The battleship new jersey museum and memorial is located at 62 battleship place, camden, new jersey, united states. Following service in vietnam, new jersey was again retired to the reserve.
Big wisky 12 amazing facts about the battleship uss. At the opening of the battle planes from the carriers guarded by uss new jersey struck hard at both the japanese southern and center forces, sinking a battleship 23 october. Commanding officers of the new jersey dictionary of american naval fighting ships entry for bb62. This book, through more than 225 photos, documents the history from her. From world war ii, korea, and vietnam to museum ship legends of. From the collection of lawrence archambeault 16 oversized panoramic photos during his naval service, 19191922. Navy, the late1960s film the american dreadnought gives viewers a brief history of the american battleship uss new jersey and a solid background of this class of ship. When i arrived for the first day of my internship aboard the uss new jersey memorial and museum the materials, space, personnel, and organization of such a space were all unknown variables. With the us entry into world war ii following the attack on pearl harbor, the building of the new ship, dubbed uss new jersey bb 62, quickly advanced. Nov 16, 2007 film for the battleship new jersey museum and memorial. For other ships with the same name, see uss new jersey.
Launched in 1942, uss new jersey bb62 saw service in wwii and korea before being decommissioned in 1957. Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. She was fifth fleet flagship during the midfebruary raid on. This beautiful hardcover coffeetable book uses stunning photographs to detail the life of the ship between december 7, 1942 through october 14, 2001. New jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the western atlantic and caribbean. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. This is the 50 scale us battleship bb62 new jersey plastic model kit from the ship series by tamiya. Written by historian richard hough and presented by the u. Commissioned in may 1943, she spent the rest of that year in the western atlantic and caribbean area. The new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. New jersey bb 62 naval history and heritage command.
From world war ii, korea, and vietnam to museum ship legends of warfare. This book covers the big j, throughout her career in the us navy, from construction to. Aug 26, 2018 today, the uss new jersey remains a floating museum and, fittingly, the property of the state of new jersey. Charles edison, wife of governor edison of new jersey, former secretary of the navy. Nursing students on front lines of covid19 testing and. Us navy cold war guided missile cruisers new vanguard book 278. Tamiya us battleship new jersey bb62 boat plastic model. Uss new jersey bb62 is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united. Starting a curatorial internship as a novice was a daunting experience. Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowa class battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. New jersey went to the pacific in early 1944 and conducted her first combat operations in support of the marshalls invasion. I bought this as a gift for my 11 yr old nephew who spent a night on the actual battleship.
A short history fullscreen images are available by selecting the images in the text below prior to new years day 1906, the navy had what was then known as the atlantic station, which made up. Uss new jersey is an iowaclass battleship and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. Uss new jersey teak archives battleship new jersey. Warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62 by steve wiper. Diecast collectibles, hobbies, toys, toy soldiers, books, replicas, model kits search results for. New jersey was awarded 16 battle stars for her actions against the enemy in three conflicts, making her the most decorated battleship in the history of the u. Later that year, on september 16, the second iowaclass battleship was laid down at the philadelphia naval shipyard.
Uss new jersey bb 62 naval history and heritage navy. This is the uss iowa, the first of the largest, most powerful battleship class ever in the united states navy, equipped with nine guns that could fire nuclear shellsthe only american ship in history with this capability. Vigorous and highly readable, this portrait of the enlisted mans life aboard the u. Uss new jersey was the second of the four iowa class battleships and throughout her long life she was commissioned for 257 months. The uss new jersey, is an iowa class battleship built during world war ii. From world war ii, korea, and vietnam to museum ship preserved today as a museum in her namesake state, the battleship uss new jersey bb62 saw combat during wwii and the korean war and was the only battleship of any nation to see service during the vietnam war.
Battleship uss new jersey bb62 ships log entries page. The original, bb9, was decommissioned in 1920 after more than two decades of service. Uss new jersey bb 62 of the us navy american battleship. New jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the western. It was added to the list of national register of historic places on september 17th, 2004 and resides in camden, new jersey. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
This book provides excellent design details but also the living history of the ships crew and the changing roles and missions that kept her in service for four decades when most naval historians predicted the quick demise of the battlewagons with the advent of the carrier. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. The next day halsey shaped his course north after the decoy force had been spotted. Crew of the uss new jersey bb16 alongside the ship, december 1919. Uss new jersey pictorial book battleship new jersey. Uss new jersey also known as big j, an iowaclass battleship, was the most decorated us battleship in naval history. Please consider buying something from the ships store. Preserved today as a museum in its namesake state, the battleship uss new jersey.
Battleship new jersey museum and memorial wikipedia. Uss new jersey was the second ship in the navy to bear the name. The second wisconsin was authorized on july 6, 1939 and laid down at the philadelphia navy yard beginning in 1941. I didnt serve on the new jersey, but as a communicator in the navy, i saw some of its action reports. From birth to berthhardcover warship pictorial 46 uss new jersey bb62staple bound uss new jersey bb62.
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