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Battleship Returns to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

Mar 27, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Returns to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

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…

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Battleship to Depart Paulsboro, Head to Philadelphia Naval Yard

Mar 26, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship to Depart Paulsboro, Head to Philadelphia Naval Yard

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                           Contact: Kevin Israel – (908) 322-1100   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.…

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Battleship to Head to Philadelphia Navy Yard on March 27

Mar 24, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship to Head to Philadelphia Navy Yard on March 27

The 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…

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Battleship Being Filled with 2,000 tons of Water for Ballast for Dry Dock

Mar 23, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Being Filled with 2,000 tons of Water for Ballast for Dry Dock

Pumps 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,…

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Battleship Leaves for Dry Dock Maintenance USA Today News Story

Mar 23, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Leaves for Dry Dock Maintenance USA Today News Story

Battleship 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)

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Battleship Leaves for Dry Dock New Story

Mar 23, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Leaves for Dry Dock New Story

Battleship Leaves for Dry Dock Story – Courier Post online: Battleship New Jersey departs Camden for historic dry dock maintenance project (courierpostonline.com)

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Battleship Arrives at Paulsboro Marine Terminal News Story

Mar 23, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Arrives at Paulsboro Marine Terminal News Story

Battleship 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/

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Battleship Dry Dock Departure Celebration was Historical!

Mar 22, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Dry Dock Departure Celebration was Historical!

To 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…

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Safety Zone During Battleship’s Tow on Thursday, March 21

Mar 19, 2024 Comments Off on Safety Zone During Battleship’s Tow on Thursday, March 21

From 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…

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Battleship Departure Story from NJ.com

Mar 18, 2024 Comments Off on Battleship Departure Story from NJ.com

A 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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