Near Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial
In Memoriam
Photographed By Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011
1. In Memoriam Marker
The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial commemorates the heroic participation of the men and women of North Carolina in the prosecution and victory of the Second World War, and perpetuates the memory of the more than ten thousand North Carolinians who gave their lives in that war.
Erected by U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 34° 14.187′ N, 77° 57.255′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Memorial is on U.S.S. North Carolina Road, 0.4 miles east of Interstate 140, on the left when traveling east. The plaque is attached to the port side of the rear 16-in. gun turret near the ship's National Historic Landmark plaque (authorized January 14, 1986). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS North Carolina (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Custom House (approx. ¼ mile away); William Tryon (approx. ¼ mile away); Beery's Shipyard (approx. ¼ mile away); The Murchison National Bank Building
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Also see . . .
1. The USS North Carolina. Battleship North Carolina Website:
When the keel of NORTH CAROLINA was laid in October of 1937, she was the first battleship to be constructed in sixteen years. She became the first of ten fast battleships to join the American fleet in World War II. NORTH CAROLINA (BB 55) and her sister ship, WASHINGTON (BB 56), comprised the NORTH CAROLINA Class. (Submitted on January 12, 2011.)
2. U.S.S. North Carolina (BB-55). NavSource Online Website entry:
Additional information and photos of the USS North Carolina. (Submitted on January 12, 2011.)
Additional keywords. U.S. Navy; BB-55; "The Showboat"
Photographed By Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011
2. In Memoriam Marker
The plaque can be seen on the rear gun turret just above the hinge for the anti-aircraft gun, behind the black canister and to the left of the yellow tour sign.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011
3. In Memoriam Marker
Sitting just in front of the rear gun turret that holds the veteran marker is the bell from an earlier ship also named the U.S.S. North Carolina.
Photographed By Ken Thomas (Wikipedia), 2006
4. U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,302 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on June 2, 2015, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 2, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
