Record #:

3256

Author(s):

Barefoot, David Wilson

Abstract:

Launched in 1940, the U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA was the third warship to bear the name. After distinguished World War II service, state citizens rallied to save the ship from destruction in 1960 and bring it to Wilmington as a memorial.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 56 Issue 8, Jan 1989, p32-36, il

Subject(s):

USS NORTH CAROLINA (Ship)