USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy.

USS North Carolina, lead ship of a class of 35,000-ton battleships, was built at the New York Navy Yard. When commissioned in April 1941, she was the first new battleship to join the...

USS North Carolina (BB-55) was laid down on 27 October 1937, the first battleship begun by the United States since the never-completed South Dakota class of the early 1920s.

2021年3月24日 · The USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the first North Carolina class of battleships in the United States Navy. The ship was the fourth to be named in honor of the U.S. state of North Carolina and was the first newly constructed battleship to see service during WW 2.

Initially designed to carry twelve 14-inch guns in three quadruple mounts, the design of the two NORTH CAROLINA - class battleships was modified to accommodate 16-inch guns when the Japanese refused to sign the London naval treaty. Decommissioned at New York on June 27, 1947, the battleship was stricken from the Navy list on June 1, 1960.

USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and the fourth warship in the U.S. Navy to be named for the State of North Carolina. She was the first newly constructed American battleship to enter service during World War II, and

2025年1月3日 · The USS North Carolina (BB-55) is one of American naval history's most iconic and celebrated battleships. Nicknamed "The Showboat," she is now preserved as a museum ship in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving as a monument to the bravery and ingenuity of those who served aboard her.

2024年11月7日 · What You Need to Know: The USS North Carolina (BB-55), the first of the North Carolina-class fast battleships, played a pivotal role in WWII, showcasing advanced firepower and speed.

First commissioned of the Navy's modern battleships, North Carolina received so much attention during her fitting out and trials that she won the enduring nickname "Showboat." North Carolina...

USS North Carolina (BB-55) was built, by the New York Naval Shipyard and was launched on June 13, 1940. When commissioned on April 9, 1941, she was considered the most powerful warship afloat in any navy.