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Moored just across the river from downtown Wilmington, the Battleship North Carolina dates back to the beginning of World War II.
With 15 battle stars, the ship is the most decorated American battleship from World War II.
Today, the boat has been transformed into a sort of museum, and it has the honor of being a National Historic Landmark. Many parts of the ship are open to visitors, including the main deck, two gun turrets, and a number of interior compartments.
Visitors must pay an admission fee, and self-guided tours of the ship typically take around two hours.
1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401, Phone: 910-251-5797
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