Jack Willard
On Wednesday, March 27, the Battleship New Jersey left the Paulsboro Marine Terminal, where 2,000 tons of water were added to her for ballast, and successfully cruised north on the Delaware River to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The Battleship was guided by four tug boats from McAllister Towing and took…
MoreMEDIA ADVISORYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Contact: Kevin Israel – (908) 322-1100 Â Battleship New Jersey to Complete Journey to Dry Dock; Leaving Paulsboro Marine Terminal for Philadelphia Naval Yard The New Jersey will depart Paulsboro at 11:00AM on 3/27 for the Philadelphia Naval Yard where she will receive critical scheduled maintenance.…
MoreThe Battleship New Jersey, which is currently getting 500,000 gallons of water from the Delaware River pumped into her for ballast at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal, will leave for Dock #3 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during the afternoon of Wednesday, March 27. Four tug boats from McAllister Towing will…
MorePumps at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal begin filling the Battleship with 2,000 tons of water from the Delaware River for ballast. Eighteen tanks will be filled with 500,000 gallons of water over the next few days before she can enter Dry Dock #3 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on Wednesday,…
MoreBattleship New Jersey Leaves for Dry Dock. As seen on USA Today online. Battleship New Jersey departs Camden for historic dry dock maintenance project (courierpostonline.com)
MoreBattleship Leaves for Dry Dock Story – Courier Post online: Battleship New Jersey departs Camden for historic dry dock maintenance project (courierpostonline.com)
MoreBattleship New Jersey arrives at Paulsboro Marine Terminal; will head next to Philadelphia Navy Yard – 6abc Philadelphia Check out this site – https://6abc.com/uss-new-jersey-battleship-moving-dry-dock-philadelphia-navy-yard/14549439/
MoreTo quote Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen, “WOW!” The Departure Celebration was a phenomenal time!  Thanks to the over 1,000 people who came out to experience the celebration and watch the Battleship be moved for the first time in over 22 years. The site of her pushing away from the pier…
MoreFrom the US Coast Guard: All Mariners: please be advised a safety zone has been established for the transit of the USS New Jersey. The safety zones includes all waters within 500 yards of the vessel and will be enforced during active towing operations by government vessels. Entry into the…
MoreA story on the Battleship’s upcoming trip down the Delaware River from NJ.com. https://www.nj.com/news/2024/03/battleship-new-jersey-to-come-alive-next-week-as-it-departs-to-be-dry-docked-for-maintenance.html
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