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Work began on the USS North Carolina in 1937. Launched in 1940, the ship was so fast and carried so many powerful guns that the North Carolina was given the nickname of “Showboat.”
The Battleship North Carolina took part in nearly every major battle in the Pacific Ocean during World War II and won more battle stars than any other battleship in that same time period. The ship was decommissioned in 1947 and arrived in Wilmington in 1961.
It became a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The battleship hosts many programs and events.
Address: USS North Carolina Battleship, One Battleship Road NE, Wilmington, North Carolina, Phone: 910-251-5797
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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