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 ...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (WNCT) – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam back on ...

USS North Carolina, crew back home in Pearl Harbor after 7 months at sea. The USS North Carolina with its crew of 130 U.S. Navy sailors returned to its home port of Pearl Harbor on Wednesday after ...

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 ...

Pless, who was born in Florence, South Carolina, on Aug. 20, 1920, was four months shy of his 21st birthday when the USS North Carolina was commissioned April 9, 1941. He had enlisted in the Navy ...

George the Cat was rescued by Ed Cope, BB55 crew member, who was aboard the USS North Carolina in 1944. "I pulled George out of the bay at Noumea," Cope said, according to the Battleship North ...

The USS North Carolina submarine, also known as “The Tar Heel Boat” wished Roy Williams and the UNC men’s basketball team good luck in their match for the championship against Gonzaga.

Although many are familiar with the historic battleship moored in Wilmington, the USS North Carolina BB55, they may be surprised to know there is also a Virginia-class fast-attack nuclear ...

Rescued cat lived on USS North Carolina 80 years ago during World War II. Meet George By Simone Jasper. August 28, 2024 6:03 AM. George the cat was “enlisted” 80 years ago. ...