Battleship New Jersey to Make Historic Departure for Dry Dock on March 21 March 14, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy, Congressman Norcross, veterans and other dignitaries will cheer on the nation’s longest, fastest and most decorated battleship as she departs for critical maintenance work.

 The iconic Battleship New Jersey will leave her home dock in Camden for the first time in nearly 25 years to travel down the Delaware River to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where she was originally built, for dry dock maintenance work.

The departure event is open to the public and will feature comments from Governor Murphy, Congressman Donald Norcross, Rear Admiral Thomas J. Anderson, USN and more; music from the Camden Creative Arts High School band, and delicious treats from local food trucks and vendors.

               WHEN:                Thursday, March 21

• • • • • Doors – 10:00 AM
        • Program – 11:00 AM
        • Departure – 12:10 PM Sharp

                              WHERE:              The Battleship New Jersey

                                                            100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103

                              WHAT:                 Dry dock departure celebration

WHO:                  The media is invited to capture and cover this once-in-a-lifetime event. Members of the Battleship’s leadership team will be available for interviews prior to the start of the program.

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 About the Battleship New Jersey

Berthed on the Camden Waterfront along the Delaware River, the New Jersey was originally built at this Philadelphia Naval Shipyard from 1940-1943 for World War II, then drydocked and reactivated in Philadelphia again from 1967-1968 for service in Vietnam – one of her four tours of duty. With 19 Battle Stars, the New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in the 248-year history of the United States Navy. To make a donation to the drydocking effort, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org.