Record #:

17083

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA, which has been preserved as a memorial in Wilmington since 1961, turned 60 in April. Nicknamed the \"Showboat\" in part because of all the press received, the NORTH CAROLINA was commissioned into the Navy 60 years ago. Construction started in 1937.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 2 Issue 4, May 2001, p12

Subject(s):

USS NORTH CAROLINA (Ship)