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The Rutgers-Camden women’s volleyball team took their 2023 team photos aboard the Battleship this past week.  Good luck in the fall season!

The SSN-796 Submarine New Jersey Commissioning Committee is  still awaiting the official decision regarding the date and location of the commissioning of the next USS NEW JERSEY from the US Navy.  The submarine, that is, which will be designated SSN-796 (ship submersible nuclear).  We hope to have exciting information available in future updates. In the meantime, ...

Bid to own the unique Battleship New Jersey painting, created by Camden, NJ artist William Butler.  This multi-layered painting of the Battleship, feature multiple paintings of Adm. Bull Halsey, Battle Stars and more!  Available to bid for on eBay at https://tinyurl.com/BattleshipArtwork Proceeds go to the Battleship New Jersey, a non-profit museum and memorial at the Camden ...

The Big J is proud to support its little sister, USS NEW JERSEY (SSN-796), as it finishes construction and prepares to enter the fleet. The Commissioning Committee have built a display to legacy in our museum, are selling submarine merchandise, and are actively assisting in preparation for the commissioning, now scheduled for spring of 2024. For ...

The Battleship New Jersey will be a key location as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Navy and Marine Corps during the fall of 2025. Secretary of the Navy has sent official letters to the mayors of Philadelphia and Camden directing the cities to celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the founding of the ...

The Battleship has placed Camden artist William Butler’s painting of the Battleship New Jersey on ebay.  Own this one-of-a-kind artwork, created by Butler, who has produced  artwork for President Barrack Obama, Jon Bon Jovi, Akbar Gbajabianika of American Ninja Warrior and other celebrities. Bid on the Battleship art by clicking: WilliamButlerBattleshipPainting   For more details on artist William Butler, ...

It’s a beautiful day to tour the Battleship New Jersey, our nation’s most decorated and largest battleship!  Climb inside the massive 16-inch gun turret, track a tomahawk missile launch in the Combat Engagement Center,  check our the navigation bridge, walk through an Iowa Class battleship engine room and more!  A guided tour of the Battleship ...

Calling all golfers! Sink some for the Battleship!  Our annual Golf Tournament is Monday, Sept. 25 at beautiful Medford Lakes Country Club…a chance to play this private course for a good cause!  All proceeds to to help the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial. To enter to play or become a sponsor, email events@battleshipnewjersey.org or call 866-877-6262 ...

The Board of Trustees, volunteers and staff of the Battleship New Jersey salute and remember Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who passed away today.  She was a great supporter of the Battleship. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, her family and colleagues.

Now you can purchase hats, shirts,  coffee mugs, travel mugs, blankets and more from our friends at the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Commissioning Committee!  The Submarine New Jersey is scheduled to be commissioned into the US Navy in spring 2024.  Now you can proudly wear or show their logo, as well as the Commissioning ...