What You Need to Know: The USS North Carolina (BB-55), the first of the North Carolina-class fast battleships, played a pivotal role in WWII, showcasing advanced firepower and speed. -Designed ...

Nicknamed “Showboat,” the USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the lead ship of her class during an age when the battleship was still a critical component of the United States Navy’s overall grand ...

Wage War: The USS North Carolina was America’s first “fast battleship,” designed for both speed and strength. Launched in 1937, she could reach 28 knots, allowing her to escort carriers ...

Now, on the 80-year anniversary of George the cat making his debut on the USS North Carolina, military documents give insight into his life.

The USS North Carolina, now docked at a museum site in Wilmington, was commissioned from 1941 to 1947.

Now, on the 80-year anniversary of George the cat making his debut on the USS North Carolina, military documents give insight into his life.

Now, on the 80-year anniversary of George the cat making his debut on the USS North Carolina, military documents give insight into his life.

Now, on the 80-year anniversary of George the cat making his debut on the USS North Carolina, military documents give insight into his life.

The USS North Carolina, now docked at a museum site in Wilmington, was commissioned from 1941 to 1947.

Now, on the 80-year anniversary of George the cat making his debut on the USS North Carolina, military documents give insight into his life.