The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Click here for a photo tour of the uss new jersey museum. The battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly tonight. Uss new jersey bb62, 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. Uss new jersey bb62 patch navy patches uss new jersey patch.
Show your service pride with your detailed uss new jersey patch. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Battleship class leader uss iowa bb 61 gemsco 1950s. It covers her from her building, her shakedown cruise, and the many modifications she had through three major wars, right up to her end.
Ships store can be found by clicking on membership info at the top of the page. Like her sister ships, the uss new jersey was an aweinspiring site in 1943 with her 9 x 16 inch mark 7 series main guns. Post your united states navy battleship items here along with your usn battle group patches led by any class ship, bb, cg, cvn, lha, etc. This new book by classic warships is a photo album of the battleship new jersey. At 19 battle stars, the uss new jersey is the most decorated battleship of all time. 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. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Battleship uss new jersey bb62 ships log entries page. Uss new jersey bb 62 19501951 recommissioning korean war cruise book. Sep 17, 2017 this pin was discovered by keefer the don. Uss new jersey was the second ship in the navy to bear the name.
In 1968 it was reactivated and outfitted to serve as a heavy bombardment ship in vietnam. Dreadnaught 83 84 uss new jersey bb62 cruise book beirut. She was fifth fleet flagship during the midfebruary raid on. Pro built model uss new jersey bb62 1700 pre order assembled. 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. When i had the opportunity to visit the us battleship uss new jersey bb 62 at philadelphia, i was very impressed with the size of the ship. Charles edison wife of governor edison of new jersey former secretary of the navy. The new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the. Big ass 16 guns, bad ass 5 guns, tomahawk cruise missiles, harpoon missiles, phalanx ciws, what more could you.
Page 1 of 3 usn battleship and battle group patches posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Launched in 1942, new jersey bb 62 saw service in wwii and korea before being decommissioned in 1957. In this video, i share some footage that i took while visiting the uss new jersey battleship, with my son and the boyscouts. 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. Buy ticketsbuy tickets donatedonate covid19 updatecovid19 update. Reunion update from our president reunion information is available here for the 2020 event in cherry hill, nj plaque dedication pictures and movie are available here jersey bounce spring 2020 located here. 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. At recommissioning, it was the only active battleship in the u. Uss new jersey in lebanon channeling thread page 2. Commissioned in may 1943, she spent the rest of that year in the western atlantic and caribbean area. 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. Uss new jersey bb 62, big j is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the u. Tamiya america, inc 50 uss missouri battleship, tam78029.
Reunion information is available here for the 2020 event in cherry hill, nj. 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. Entertainers during a christmas eve uso show in 1983 on board the uss new jersey bb62 off the coast of beirut, lebanon. Fifteen ships, among them the nuclear aircraft carrier dwight eisenhower cv69. I was involved in the pre commission at philadelphia shipyard. The navy and marines we bonded well especially with the long tour in beirut as. The new jersey bb 62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Uss new jersey bb 62 and uss missouri bb63 at norfolk in 1954. Uss new jersey bb 62 fires a salvo from her 1650 guns during a deployment off the coast of beirut, lebanon, 9 january 1984 photographed by ph1 ron garrison. Aug 25, 2012 uss new jersey bb 62 us navy battleship at the battleship new jersey museum and memorial camden nj.
New jersey destroyed a trawler and, with other ships, sank destroyer. Plaque dedication pictures and movie are available here. Uss new jersey for sale military collectibles for sale. An iowa class battleship now turned into a public museum, the new jersey now silently floats at the philadelphia river just off camden, new jersey. Served on board uss new jersey bb 62, from 19 feb 1968 thru 23 june 1969.
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. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Uss new jersey bb 62 united states navy battleship. Uss new jersey bb62 is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united. Navy aerial bow view of the iowaclass battleship new jersey bb62 firing its nine 16inch50 caliber guns simultaneously. Uss new jersey bb 62 of the us navy american battleship. Uss new jersey bb 62 by steve wiper of classic warships. Usn battleship and battle group patches garth thompson navy.
Jul 21, 2008 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. New jersey went to the pacific in early 1944 and conducted her first combat operations in support of the marshalls invasion. Charles edison, wife of governor edison of new jersey, former secretary of the navy. On december 7, 1942, the battleship slid down the ways with carolyn edison, wife of new jersey governor charles edison, acting as sponsor. Bb62 uss new jersey largest capital warship with heaviest armor patch. I was the only ham operator aboard and sent phone patch for the crew back to. This uss new jersey bb 62 ship cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. 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. Between late september 1968 and early april 1969, it participated in operation sea dragon, providing offshore gunfire support. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Combat action ribbon with 1 gold star and navy unit commendation with bronze star with 1 gold star. Navy e ribbon, navy expeditionary medal, china service medal. Lot of 34 us military sew on patches army usaf patch lot. The new jersey saw action from world war ii all of the.
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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. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss new jersey bb 62. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowa class battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey.