At one point during World War II there were over 2,300 men aboard. Each crew member has a story to tell. In 2013, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will launch Sea Stories, a new blog that will bring better understanding of what it was like to live on a City at Sea. From comedic entertainment to dishearten of losing a fellow sailor, the archives are being opened to help share their story.
MARINE DETACHMENT “I am expecting to have a few adventures in the time to come.” PFC Jim Ramentol, March 1941 He served on BB55 to February 1944 “The Marine Detachment was in the Gunnery Department. The Marines stood lookout watch and in battle manned 20mm and (provided officers in two) 40mm mounts. (They also manned read more…
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Sick Bay is the Ship’s medical center. During battle, there were several “dressing stations” and “aid units” throughout the Ship in addition to Sick Bay. Due to their size, battleships had more extensive medical facilities than smaller ships. Since smaller ships might not have an operating room or even a doctor, they would send patients read more…
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Greeting Card Willie Nelson Jones bought this Mother’s Day card in the Ship’s store. Pillowcase Sold in the Ship’s store where it was purchased by Bill Taylor, Art Caskey and many others for their Mothers. Chaplain correspondence with Mothers of the Battleship’s sailors February 12, 1942 We have a son Jack read more…
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