![]() ''He's honored to have this opportunity to demonstrate Connecticut's generations-old commitment to the submarine fleet,'' Ms. Rowland - who during his time as a Congressman was a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and a strong supporter of the submarine service - expects to name a commissioning committee within the next month to plan celebrations, said his spokeswoman, Nuala Forde. ''And we want to make sure they're proud of it.'' ''We want to make sure the whole state knows it, not just southeastern Connecticut,'' Commander Davis said. Davis, who has been selected for promotion to Captain, has begun promoting the ship around the state like a proud father announcing the arrival of his his first-born. The submarine is to be christened next summer, and commissioned, or formally accepted into service, a year later. ![]() Workers are now putting the final touches on a warship that will, for the first time in 75 years, bear the state's name on the open ocean. We do not accept cash or checks.IN late September the final hull section of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Connecticut, arrived at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, and was welded into place. We accept debit/credit cards (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover & Apple Pay). *NC sales tax will be applied to all admission sales. Come and explore this historic naval marvel for yourself!Īctive/Retired/Dependent Spouse or Child must present ID Tickets for admission may be purchased at the door or online in advance. Bring a picnic to enjoy in our park located along the Cape Fear River.Īrrange for a guided tour! The Friends of the Battleship trained docents offer a variety of tours which are reserved in advance. Stroll the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Veterans Memorial Walkway for a 360 view of this magnificent ship. Come and explore 9 decks on our self-guided tour. Last ticket is sold one hour before closing. Located in Wilmington, NC, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily from 8 am – 5 pm. Today, this authentically restored Battleship preserves our proud Naval history and serves as her state’s World War II memorial to the 11,000+ North Carolinians who sacrificed their all for their country. NORTH CAROLINA participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater of operations, earning 15 battle stars. Welcome to Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II. ![]()
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