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How a Group of Schoolchildren Kept the USS North Carolina (BB-55) Afloat
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 from an era whose veterans are all ...
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The USS North Carolina spent 40 months in the Pacific Ocean, having participated in every major offensive engagement in that theater during World War II. It was the most decorated battleship to ...
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Crew manning submarine commissioned in Wilmington visits Battleship North Carolina Memorial
The nuclear-powered USS North Carolina submarine was commissioned in Wilmington in 2008. The submarine protects US interests in the Pacific and performs multiple missions, including covert SEAL ...