Battleship to Depart Paulsboro, Head to Philadelphia Naval Yard March 26, 2024

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.

After departing from her home port in Camden on March 21, Battleship New Jersey journeyed to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal to be ballasted before beginning the dry dock process. The ballasting period is set to be complete on Wednesday, March 27, when we invite you to watch and capture the 45-ton battleship complete her journey to the Philadelphia Naval Yard where she was originally built.

We invite you to visit the Paulsboro Marine Terminal on Wednesday morning for the opportunity to capture this highly visual and historic event. For security purposes, we will need a list of all media personnel who will be at the marine terminal. Once the Battleship arrives at the Shipyard, access will be restricted due to safety and security requirements.

*If you intend to join us, please RSVP to this email no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.*

WHEN:                Wednesday, March 27, 2024

                              Departure at 11:00AM

WHERE:              Paulsboro Marine Terminal,
50A Universal Road, Paulsboro, NJ 08066

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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.