Naval Museums in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Battleship Wisconsin: A Floating Fortress
Formally placed into U.S. Navy commission on 16 April 1944, the bluejackets and officers of Wisconsin shared a common and unique bond as battleship sailors-serving aboard a vessel that was distinctively important to the fleet. Following centuries of naval tradition and surface warship development, Wisconsin is formidably armed with a main battery of three 16"/50 gun turrets and a secondary battery of five duo-purpose 5"/38 gun mounts. Accommodating various types of aircraft, the decks of the Wisconsin once bristled with numerous antiaircraft gun mounts in World War II, the Korean War, and throughout the Cold War. During the Persian Gulf War, the Wisconsin crew coordinated the first Tomahawk missile strikes against Iraq using contemporary communications and intelligence gathering equipment.
Erected by City of Norfolk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Norfolk Heritage Cannonball Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1944.
Location. 36° 50.862′ N, 76° 17.654′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Naval Museums. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Waterside Drive and Boush Street. This marker sits on the dock that houses this 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battleship Wisconsin: BB-9 and BB-64 (here, next to this marker); Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk, (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
Additional keywords. Battleship Wisconsin: A Floating Fortress
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