Summary: The USS North Carolina, a pivotal asset of the U.S. Navy during World War II, was the lead ship of her namesake class and was commissioned in April 1941. Known as a “fast battleship,” she was ...

Wage War: The USS North Carolina was America’s first “fast battleship,” designed for both speed and strength. Launched in ...

The USS North Carolina is more than just a steel beast with an impressive record from a bygone war. It’s a time capsule: a living memory of sacrifice and ingenuity... What You Need to Know: The USS ...

Even so, millions of people died in the war, and millions have died through the years, leaving very few veterans left today.

As World War II raged in the Pacific, a U.S. battleship added a unique new resident. The newcomer didn’t “look or act exactly human” but was “enlisted” on Aug. 28, 1944, records show. Now, on the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The USS Battleship North Carolina will look a little brighter this Veterans Day Weekend. The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission lit up the ship Friday night as part of ...

When it comes to great views along the Lower Cape Fear, it's a no-brainer to include the Battleship North Carolina among them. Arguably the Wilmington area's most popular tourist attraction that's not ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With heat index values expected to remain over 100 for the rest of the week, some organizations are taking precautions, including the USS North Carolina Battleship, to keep ...