Model Con Interactive Model Exhibit Aboard the Battleship August 4, 2022

“Ships & Sea Shanties”, Gun Salutes and a Beer/Wine/Soda Bar Included with a Tour of the Battleship

 

WHEN:          Saturday, August 6   10am – 4pm

 

WHAT:          The 4th Annual ModelCon will feature an extensive array of ship models from every maritime era

onboard the historic Battleship New Jersey on Saturday, August 6.  Last year’s ModelCon hosted

over 100 models.

 

There is no additional charge for viewing the model displays on the ship. A purchase of a tour

ticket will get you aboard.

 

Modelers will explain their models, historical reference, materials and/or building processes.

 

Live music by the New Jersey Seadogs; a sea shanty band,  will be perform on the ship’s fantail in the

model display area with beer, wine & soda bar service available.

 

Guests can also pull the trigger to fire the ship’s saluting gun for a $50 donation. Salutes will take place

between 12 PM and 2PM.

 

For tickets, visit:  https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/purchase or purchase tickets at the Battleship’s Ticket

Office on Saturday.

 

WHERE:       Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ

 

PHOTO OPP:  Guests Enjoying Models throughout the Battleship New Jersey

 

Berthed on the Camden Waterfront along the Delaware River, the Battleship New Jersey Museum  and Memorial

is open every day from 10am to 4pm for tours. Sink some for the Battleship!  The annual Golf Tournament will

take place at Medford Lakes Country Club on Monday, Sept. 12.  A BBQ lunch, prizes and some great golf, plus

all proceeds goes to support the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial.  Sponsorships are available.  For

more information, email events@battleshipnewjersey.org or call 866-877-6262 x144.  For more information  about

programs and events at the Battleship, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org .

 

 

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