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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.