Life Aboard a War Ship: Visiting the USS North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina is known for its riverfront as well as its historic district. However, moored in the Cape Fear River is a distinct part of Wilmington’s riverfront skyline as well as a part of American naval history -- the battleship known as the USS North Carolina. Today you can visit it and get a unique glimpse of what life was like aboard an American war ship during the Second World War.

Fidan BaycoraMarch 29, 2021USS North Carolina, United States Navy, Naval history, American naval history, World War II, WWII, America in WWII, Pacific Theatre, Pacific Theater, Wilmington, North Carolina, BB-55Comment

Kicking British Butt Aboard Old Ironsides

During the War of 1812, when it came to administering a waterborne whoopin' to the Brits, the USS Constitution was unmatched. Launched in 1797 as one of the U.S. Navy's six original frigates, the heavily armed and sturdily built Constitution would defeat five British warships over the course of her career.

Aaron KillianDecember 29, 2014USS Constitution, HMS Java, Bainbridge, War of 1812, Great Britain, United States NavyComment