Wilmington North Carolina Battleship

Battleship North Carolina    

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The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Memorial is a preserved World War II vessel serving as her state’s World War II memorial and a museum … See more

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Aug 26, 2024
An absolute amazing experience that anyone who is able bodied should visit. The ship was so interesting and had so much to tell. Full review by cathymH3785BZ
Jul 30, 2024
More than we expected. This is a wonderful tour. Many levels of the ship are open to walk thru at your own pace. Volunteers are present to answer questions. Multiple levels of stairways to climb … Full review by Kimpek2128
Jul 18, 2024
You will get a glimpse of the insides of this battleship and be amazed of the technology behind it. Shop souvenirs as well Full review by MRBriones
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Battleship North Carolina or USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the battleship that was used during the Second World War. The warship was in u…
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will be visiting for 1st time in Wilmington and both hubby and I are history bluffs but the datesa I put in for online tours …
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will be visiting for 1st time in Wilmington and both hubby and I are history bluffs but the datesa I put in for online tours said they have no openings? can people explore on their own without booking a tour? just wont't have added guide I guess - or we won't have access to below deck ? Roxie Morrill
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The battleship offers docent guided and self guided experiences, just like most museums. When we visited we just walked the ship following the well marked signs and …
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The battleship offers docent guided and self guided experiences, just like most museums. When we visited we just walked the ship following the well marked signs and reading the posted information boards at most of the most interesting areas. I believe when you enter there are those recoreded tour devices to rent too. Either way the battleship was a highlight of our time in Wilmington. It is truly awesome.
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Is it worth going aboard the USS North Carolina if all you can do is go in the 1st deck
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The only inside thing you can see on the first deck is the Captains Cabin. All of the rest of the inside is on the other decks. However, on the outside of the first deck you can …
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The only inside thing you can see on the first deck is the Captains Cabin. All of the rest of the inside is on the other decks. However, on the outside of the first deck you can get a close look at all of the guns & weapons of the ship & stand where sailors engaged the enemy in mortal combat during WW II. Hope this helps answer your question.
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How long does it take to tour the ship? Is it appropriate for 6 year olds?
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Absolutely it's appropriate for 6 year olds......usually it takes a good 2 hours to walk through the ship.....my father-in-law lived on that ship for over 4-5 years and also became a tour …
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Absolutely it's appropriate for 6 year olds......usually it takes a good 2 hours to walk through the ship.....my father-in-law lived on that ship for over 4-5 years and also became a tour guide. He gave us a personal tour that took 3 hours but it went so fast because it was so interesting to hear his stories.
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Is this a good place to go on a field trip? I'm going with my school in May and this is one of the spots we are going to. …
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Is this a good place to go on a field trip? I'm going with my school in May and this is one of the spots we are going to. I am still debating whether or not to go and this is probably going to be the difference.
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Hi Nick, yes, definitely go....This battleship has great history and you will see a slice of life that you would not experience anywhere within a reasonable distance. My father served …
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Hi Nick, yes, definitely go....This battleship has great history and you will see a slice of life that you would not experience anywhere within a reasonable distance. My father served in WWII and I served in Viet Nam with the USMC. I have visited the Ship several times and I'm always amazed at what life was like aboard ship...Climbing up inside the gun turret will amaze you...remember the technology is 80 years old. I won't spoil it for you. You won't be disappointed.
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Is the ship wheelchair friendly?
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No, it is not handicapped accessible. The only way to tour the ship is to go up and down steep, ladder-like stairs. A wheelchair could be used on the deck possibly but not below.
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Is the Battleship open when it is raining?
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Yes! In fact, the Battleship is a great rainy-day activity because most of the self-guided tour is inside the ship.
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