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Boxing on the Battleship

Rescheduled from Friday, August 12.  Tickets for the August 12 event will be accepted for this new date.   R&B Promotions is pleased to announce a unique and new professional boxing series that will take place on The Battleship New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey on Sunday, August 28th at…

Model Con Interactive Model Exhibit Aboard the Battleship

“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…

Pro Boxing on the Battleship

R&B Promotions Presents its Maiden Voyage with Battleship Pro Boxing on Friday, August 12th on The Battleship New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey Undefeated Tahmir Smalls in Featured Bout Danny Murray Takes on Michael Gibbons Seven-Bout Card on The Camden, NJ side of the Delaware River   Camden, New Jersey…

NJ Beer Festival Aboard the Battleship

Sample Beers from Over 100 Beers by Craft Breweries from throughout the Garden State   WHEN:          Saturday, June 25   1pm – 5pm   WHAT:          Enjoy over 100 craft beers from 33 New Jersey breweries on the fantail of the World’s Greatest Battleship Saturday, June 25! This annual event includes a…

Learn the Proper Way to Retire a Flag on Flag Day, June 14

FLAG DAY INFORMATIONAL CEREMONY WILL RETIRE AND EXPLAIN THE PROCESS OF RETIRING OLD AND TATTERED US FLAGS AT THE BATTLESHIP   WHEN:          Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14   12pm   WHAT:          On Flag Day, June 14, the Battleship will host a ceremony to properly retire tattered and old US flags.  The…

Battleship Awards 10 Scholarships to Camden Students

BATTLESHIP’S 10TH YEAR OF AWARDING CAMDEN AREA STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS   CAMDEN WATERFRONT, NJ – June 9, 2022 – The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial hosted her annual Camden Resident Student Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Thursday, June 9, in the Battleship’s Officers’ Wardroom.  Ten students from the Camden community…

Battleship To Host Amateur Boxing, Sunday, June 5

WHEN:          Sunday, June 5,  2pm (Fantail will open at 1pm) – 6pm WHERE:       Fantail (tented rear deck) , Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ WHAT:          The Battleship New Jersey, in association with R&B Promotions and TKO Fitness, present Battleship Boxing, a USA Boxing sanctioned event, featuring top talent…

BATTLESHIP CELEBRATES COMMISSIONING ANNIVERSARY

WHEN:          Monday, May 23, 11am   WHAT:          The Battleship will celebrate the 79th anniversary of her commissioning into the US Navy with a ceremony on the forecastle (forward deck) on Monday, May 23 at 11am.  Special speakers, live patriotic music, and even cake will be served!   The Battleship’s Military…