Uss new jersey bb 62, big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the u. We recommend the use of internet explorer v6 or higher. Uss iowa veteran david henry has put together a good uss iowa website with details and photos of his service aboard the uss new jersey s sister battleship. On december 7, 1942, the battleship slid down the ways with carolyn edison, wife of new jersey governor charles edison, acting as sponsor. Uss new jersey is an iowaclass battleship known for its service in world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war, the lebanese civil war, and the persian gulf. If the address is none then that particular person has no email address listed in our database yet. Uss new jersey bb62 us navy korean war project page 1. Greatest american battleship uss new jersey bb62 youtube. Uss new jersey bb62 battleship big j firepower for. The uss new jersey, one of the great iowa class battleships, was reactivated in the late 1960s to serve during the height of the vietnam war.
Photos ipix 360degree photo taken from the deck of the ship ipix 360degree photo of ship docking. Uss new jersey bb 16 was the fourth of five virginiaclass battleships of the united states navy, and the first ship to carry her name. Throughout january and into february new jersey operated in support of the marines and americal division russell beach on 10 february the battleship left to reinforce the 2nd rok marine brigade operating near da nang. Broadside shooting filmed from the bridge of the uss new jersey. Uss new jersey the second new jersey bb62 was launched. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Finally decommissioned on february 8, 1991, and stricken from the navy list on january 4, 1999, the new jersey was donated as a museum on july 20, 2000, and is now preserved at camden, nj. I was fc3 and worked on the computers and radars that aimed those guns. Uss new jersey bb62 is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united. The battleship uss new jersey fires at positions near beirut on 9 january 1984 during the lebanese civil war. After world war i, between usa and japan began a real. Launched in 1942, new jersey bb62 saw service in wwii and korea before being decommissioned in 1957.
The battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly tonight. To commemorate the launch, the battleship fired her quad 40 antiaircraft gun. Uss new jersey, a 45000ton iowa class battleship, was built at the. Please consider buying something from the ships store. New jersey destroyed a trawler and, with other ships, sank destroyer maikaze, as well as firing on an enemy plane which attacked her formation.
Our ship firing tshirt features an image of battleship new jersey firing her 16 inch guns during our vietnam commission 19681969 on the back. It pained me to watch the uss new jersey as she was dragged through the miraflores locks. I worked in the s3 division, uss new jersey bb 62laundry roomnight shift from 1952 untill l955. Yesterday was such a contrast to that bright clear day in 1968, when i stood on the boat ramp a mile north of gatun and watched bb62 coming down for her transit on her way to viet nam. I have wanted to pay it a visit for a long time, and today is the day.
The battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. I often have traveled to philadelphia and looked across the delaware river to camden, new jersey, where the battleship new jersey is moored and operated as a museum. We went on a tour of the battleship new jersey aug. Uss new jersey bb 62 big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. Uss new jersey koreamay 21, 1951 my special sea detail was on the anchor, and my job was to operate the brake to lower or raise the anchor. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Radio communication between the uss new jersey and the uss wisconsin on june 5, 2004 childrensong choir performing twilight at sea the first broadcast from the uss new jersey book battleship uss new jersey. Show your service pride with your detailed uss new jersey patch. On 17 december 1969 new jerseys colors were hauled down and she entered the inactive fleet. Looking for information on post traumatic stress disorder ptsd or phantom limb pain. The uss new jersey fires a salvo from its 1650 guns during a deployment off the coast of beirut, lebanon. Beirut, lebanon the battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly tonight with its 5inch guns at druze moslem positions in response to attacks on the u. Firing the 16 50 caliber guns on the battleship new jersey.
National archives identifier 520883 todays poem, much tattooed sailor aboard uss new jersey by jehanne dubrow, was inspired by a photograph of sailors during world war ii. I reported on board her during the end of the lebanon bombardment. Much tattooed sailor aboard uss new jersey pieces of. The battleship is making this tour available for free while the ship is closed due to the covid19 crisis. You can visit the battleship uss new jersey in camden, nj right across the delaware river from philadelphia. Dennis brooks said the 16inch guns of the new jersey, the only operational battleship in the world, began firing at 1. Launched in 1942, uss new jersey bb62 saw service in wwii and korea before being decommissioned in 1957. Uss new jersey, firing her 16 guns during a depolyment near beirut, lebanon barbette of 16 gun on board the uss new jersey bb62, 1944 new jersey underway during her vietnamera reactivation underway sometime after 1980s modernization broadside 1st decommissioning, 1948 korea modernized. In case of problems viewing this video, please contact. Uss new jersey, firing her 16 guns during a depolyment near beirut, lebanon barbette of 16 gun on board the uss new jersey bb62, 1944 new jersey underway during her vietnamera reactivation.
Uss new jersey may refer to one of the following ships of the united states navy named after the u. The ships store, located on the ship, offers an assortment of battleship gifts and merchandise, including uss new jersey hats, models, books, themed plush animals, dog tags and more. This is the naval equivalent of an action hero crossing his arms and firing two handguns at the same time while. Only a certain amount of names are listed per page at the bottom of each page are navigation buttons to go from page to page within this listing. It shows pics of the lebanon conflict the firing of the 16. United states battleship retirement debate wikipedia. Take a virtual tour throughout the battleship new jersey. Uss new jersey bb62 the second new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Charles edison wife of governor edison of new jersey former secretary of the navy. Crowne plaza philadelphia cherry hill 2349 \vest marlton pike cherry hill, nj 08002 when. Between late september 1968 and early april 1969, it participated in operation sea dragon, providing offshore gunfire support. Uss new jersey was the second ship in the navy to bear the name.
The new jersey, the worlds only operational battleship, has 12 5inch guns, each capable of firing 15 rounds per minute at a maximum range of about 10 miles. In 1968 it was reactivated and outfitted to serve as a heavy bombardment ship in vietnam. Battleship new jersey fires newly restored quad40 guns. Sixty years ago today when the korean war started in 1950, it. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Their website features an online member roster, broken down by years, with email links to individuals. Todays 54 featured item from the ships store is our ship firing tshirt. Seigenthaler executive director of the home port alliance with artist renditions of the battle ships final home on the camden river frontthe uss new jersey docked at the broadway terminal of the south jersey port corporation in camden, while restoration work is being completed. For information about joining, or getting membership information, contact them at. Here you can download the uss new jersey bb 62 korean cruise book 1953 as a high resolution.
Uss new jersey bb62 fires a nine 16inch gun salvo during bombardment operations against enemy targets in korea, adjacent to the 38th parallel. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. She received nine battle stars for world war ii, four for the korean conflict. Battleship new jersey fires newly restored quad40 guns youtube. December 7, 2017 marked the 75th anniversary of the launch of battleship new jersey, the worlds greatest battleship. The uss new jersey only served for a couple of years 19681969 after being pulled out of retirement and was the only iowa class battleship to have served during the vietnam war. Navy battleship new jersey bb62 was the second iowaclass battleship. The battleship new jersey and the korean war naval history blog.
Many former crew members belong to the uss new jersey historical museum society. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships entry for uss new jersey bb62 naming, description, history. The united states battleship retirement debate was a debate among the united states navy. Meet ron eslinger, captain usn nc retired, rn, crna, apn, ma.
Battleship uss new jersey bb62 crew information page. Named in honor of the state of new jersey, she was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. On december 7, 1942, the battleship slid down the ways with carolyn edison, wife of new jersey. Uss new jersey bb62 battleship big j firepower for freedom. Personal comments page 1 uss new jersey bb 62 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Meet ron eslinger, captain usn nc retired, rn, crna, apn, ma, bch, cmi. With the us entry into world war ii following the attack on pearl harbor, the building of the new ship, dubbed uss new jersey bb 62, quickly advanced. The battleship uss new jersey fired its 16inch guns. Does anyone think itd be legal to fire blank rounds out of the 16 cannons. Uss new jersey bb 62 decommissioned uss new jersey was the second of the four iowa class battleships and throughout her long life she was commissioned for 257 months. My battle station was on a 40mm gun mount, during the korean conflict. Charles edison, wife of governor edison of new jersey, former secretary of the navy. The battleship new jersey needs your support now more than ever.
Uss new jersey bb62 patch navy patches uss new jersey patch. This is the naval equivalent of an action hero crossing his arms and firing two handguns at the same time while not looking where he is aiming. When i visited in may of 2006 our guide was included in the museum admission price. This is a great addition to anyones us navy patch collection. The best i can remember, it was about day break when the word was passed to man the special sea and anchor detail. Very fire has announced the july, 2018 release of the u.
Miraflores locks camera uss new jersey record of transit on october 18th, 1999. Comparable nearby homes include 26427 president ave, 25910 walnut st, and 1676 266th st. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowa class battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support. The last name column below includes a hyperlink to their email address. Beirut, lebanon the battleship uss new jersey fired its 16inch guns at artillery in syrianheld territory today as british troops became the first of the fournation peacekeeping force to. New jersey battleship is one of the most highly decorated ships in the us navy. You can visit the ships store with or without a tour, inquire at the visitors center. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowa class battleships, and is the only u. The antiaircraft fire of new jersey and the other screening ships proved virtually. Uss new jersey bb16, a battleship commissioned in 1906, decommissioned in 1920, and sunk in 1923 in bombing tests uss new jersey bb62, a battleship commissioned in 1943, seeing service in world war ii, korean war, and vietnam. This website designed by brian moss brian moss, a fellow battleship sailor from the uss iowabb61 and developed by ed campbell, a member of uss new jersey veterans, inc.
A living window on the most important halfcentury in u. To view the poets performing their original work, visit the national archives youtube channel. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. The task force returned to the marshalls 19 february. Feb 17, 2017 firing the 16 50 caliber guns on the battleship new jersey. Tshirt from uss discover uss new jersey bb 62 commemorative tee. Click here for a photo tour of the uss new jersey museum. First, getting there from philadelphia downtown is easy. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war. She was laid down at the fore river shipbuilding company in quincy, massachusetts in may 1902, launched in november 1904, and commissioned into the fleet in may 1906. Supplemental artillery support was provided through some twenty 5 mark 12 series cannons and airdefense accomplished through 80 x 40mm guns and an additional 49 x 20mm guns. First, they would be in the way of the 16inch gun turret on the after deck. Between late september 1968 and early april 1969, it participated in operation sea.
The second new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Then the tailor shop for the remainder of my tour, may 28th 1956 was discharged. Online reservations can be made at the website link below. Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or iron on application. Uss new jersey bb62 patch navy patches uss new jersey. She again fired her big guns in combat during the lebanon crisis of. Nearby schools include renaissance school for arts and sciences, rolling hills preparatory school and first baptist church christian. The battleships target was a suspected subterranean staging area for a viet cong regiment.