Naval Museums in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk,

the Homeport of Naval History

Photographed by Laura Troy, November 4, 2007

1. Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk, the Homeport of Naval History Marker

Inscription. Redefining the skyline of downtown Norfolk, battleship Wisconsin stands stoically with dominating presence. After months of dredging and construction, Wisconsin majestically slipped into the seemingly tailored berth without a hitch on 7 December 2000 - fifty-seven years after the warship was originally launched. Berthing the 45,000 ton, 887.3 foot long, and 108 foot wide battleship was a major feat of engineering. The waters of the Elizabeth River around Nauticus are extremely shallow for the 37 foot deep draft of Wisconsin. Varying tidal and weather conditions further complicated the berthing facility design. Working in conjunction with City of Norfolk and U.S. Navy planners, architects from the Norfolk-based firm Glenn & Sadler designed the channel and berthing facility next to Nauticus. Chained securely for hurricane force winds, Wisconsin presently floats on the water at an average of two to four feet above the bottom. This marker made possible by a gift from Glenn & Sadler, a Division of Transystems Corporation.

Erected by City of Norfolk.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Norfolk Heritage Cannonball Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 2000.

Location.

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36° 50.862′ N, 76° 17.654′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Naval Museums. It can be reached from the intersection of Waterside Drive and Boush Street. This marker sits on the dock with the ship. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battleship Wisconsin: A Floating Fortress (here, next to this marker); Battleship Wisconsin: BB-9 and BB-64 (here, next to this marker); Surveying the Land & Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Battleship Wisconsin: Quad 40 Mount (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cannonball Trail (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Cannonball Trail (about 300 feet away); Battleship Wisconsin: Wis + Ky = “Wisky” (about 300 feet away); Half Moone Fort, 1673 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

More about this marker. This marker is part of the Norfolk Heritage Cannonball Trail

Also see . . . USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Wikipedia article. (Submitted on October 25, 2009, by Jeff Conner of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed

Photographed by Laura Troy, November 4, 2007

2. The ship

in Norfolk | Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk,

Battleship <i>Wisconsin:</i> Berthed in Norfolk Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022

3. Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,745 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2022, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.