USS Wisconsin (BB-64) - Wikipedia
WEBUSS Wisconsin (BB-64) is an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy (USN) in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship. Completed in 1944, the ship was assigned to the Pacific Theater during World War II, where she participated in the Philippines campaign and the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Nauticus & The Battleship Wisconsin
WEBBattleship Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, was the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 30th state. Her keel was laid down on January 25, 1941 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
SHIP’S HISTORY | Uss Wisconsin BB-64
WEBThroughout her eight-month deployment, USS WISCONSIN’S majestic fighting silhouette, bristling with guns and radiating power, served as unquestioned testimony to American strength and support for all our allies.
USS Wisconsin (BB-64): The American Battleship That 'Lost Her …
WEBApr 28, 2023 · The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) was an Iowa-class vessel that served with the US Navy on and off from 1944-91. She was the second-last of her class to be commissioned, and one of the last battleships ever constructed by the United States.
USS Wisconsin in Norfolk VA - Tours, Hours, Photos
WEBDon't miss a tour of the USS Wisconsin. The main deck and sections of two upper decks are open for you to explore on a self-guided tour. Guided tours of the engine room and command & control areas are available. Hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily (Memorial Day to Labor Day).
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WEBAbout Nauticus. Plan Your Visit. Explore interactive and engaging exhibits that tell the maritime of the maritime industry. Explore Exhibits. Battleship Wisconsin. Explore the last battleship ever built by the United States Navy. Learn More. Sail Nauticus. Our sailing center is committed to inspiring our community. Learn More. Cruise Norfolk.
Uss Wisconsin BB-64 | Association of former crewmembers
WEBWe, the Men and Women of the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Association, pledge our allegiance to the Men and Women of our Armed Forces. We pray that God will watch over you and bring all of you home safely to your families.
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) : An American Battleship Legend & Icon
WEBMar 29, 2021 · USS Wisconsin BB-64 firing one of her 16”/50 guns from turret #1 during her shakedown cruise in 1944…the only time the USS Wisconsin took a hit in battle was from a howitzer hidden in a cave off the coast of North Korea in the 1950s.
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) - NHHC
WEBIowa-class battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) was built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, and was commissioned in April 1944. Reaching the Pacific to serve in combat, she served at...
SHIP’S SPECIFICATIONS | Uss Wisconsin BB-64
WEBSHIP’S SPECIFICATIONS | Uss Wisconsin BB-64. Length: 887’ 3″. Beam: 108’ 2″. Draft: 37’ 9″. Displacement: 58,000 tons fully loaded. Boilers: Eight 600-PSI Babock & Wilcox. Main Engines: Four geared Westinghouse turbines. Horsepower: 212,000 shaft horsepower (total all four shafts)