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. -Designed with ...

USS New Jersey pushed battleship design beyond brute force, using speed as a weapon. Capable of exceeding 35 knots, she could ...

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 ...

The fastest, longest, and most decorated battleship in history is now a floating museum in Camden, New Jersey. The USS New Jersey battleship. Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The museum, operated by ...

The fastest, longest, and most decorated battleship in history is now a floating museum in Camden, New Jersey. The USS New Jersey battleship. Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The museum, operated by ...

The Battleship North Carolina ranked 5th in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for best museum ship. Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts, secured the top spot in the voting. The USA ...