Iowa Class Battleships

06/03/2026

USS New Jersey underway in black and white from the 1980s era. What a beautiful design!

Battleship New Jersey

06/02/2026

Happy Battleship New Jersey Day. Celebrate BB-62 on 6/2. There's no better way to celebrate the Iowas than to come see one in person. Battleship New Jersey is open for guided tours.

06/02/2026

Did you know the current Surrender plaque onboard the Battleship Missouri holds a special connection to her crew?

When the original plaque became worn, recommissioning crewmembers were invited to contribute their own pennies, symbols of luck and unity. Each coin was carefully cut and melted into the new plaque, ensuring every crew member’s “lucky penny” became part of history.

Mounted in 1989, this plaque stands as a lasting symbol of the Mighty Mo’s spirit and the people who served aboard her.

06/02/2026

June 1968. Battleship New Jersey fires her 16" guns during practice. Each round left the barrel at approximately 1,700 mph, capable of reaching a target 23 miles away in under 90 seconds.

06/02/2026

Mike Donohue and Tom Lowney continued the great effort in the Powder Flats of Turret 2 this past weekend on USS Massachusetts.

It looks outstanding.

06/01/2026

RAH!! U.S. Marine Corps

On June 6th, Battleship New Jersey is opening more of her Third Deck to the public. Visitors we be able to explore Marine Berthing, where the ship's Marine Detachment (MARDET) lived and served, along with Aft Plot and new exhibit spaces.

Marines on board Battleship New Jersey guarded the ship, ran shore patrols, protected sensitive spaces, and were responsible for the security of the Captain himself.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Thats some big deck energy right there

06/01/2026

Battleship New Jersey passes under the Delaware River bridges, escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter. March 1968: Big J was bound for the Atlantic Ocean and sea trials. Vietnam was next.