WILMINGTON, NC – The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA announces the
programming schedule for May, 2014.
Showboat—Systems & Design
May 17, 2014
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$40 per person. $35
for Friends members or active military.
As the first of the 10 fast battleships which served in
WWII, NORTH CAROLINA paved the way for those battleships that followed.
Hampered by treaty restrictions, naval architects still managed to weave the
various ship systems together into an efficient and elegant naval weapons
system – the first battleship constructed in sixteen years. LtCol Ken
Rittenmeyer, USAF (Ret) will provide participants with an insightful afternoon
program explaining these various shipboard systems – armor, fuel, propulsion,
electrical, etc. – that make NORTH CAROLINA an effective warship and how they
are skillfully incorporated into this engineering wonder. A one-hour presentation followed by a
two-hour shipboard exploration comprise this engaging program.
The tour is limited to 12 participants age 18 and older. It
is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or
over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy,
rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera!
Registration and payment are due by Thursday, May 15th. Tour is $40/$35
for Friends of the Battleship or active military. Call 910-251-5797 extension
3001 for reservations.
49th Annual Memorial Day Observance
May 26, 2014
Time: 5:45 pm
FREE
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, at 5:45 pm, people of all
generations from across the State will gather together on the deck of the
Battleship to pay their respects. Governor Pat McCrory will take part in the
observance and will speak to the importance of military members and their
contribution to North Carolina and North Carolina’s economy. This year we are
also proud to have guest of honor and key note speaker Brigadier General Robert
F. Castellvi, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations, East/Commander,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with
military musical arrangements provided by the 440th NC Army National Guard
Band, and a 21-gun salute, the Executive Director of the Battleship, Captain
Terry A. Bragg and members of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission
invite the public to this free event.
Summer Hours
Starting Friday before Memorial Day, May 23, 2014, going
through Labor Day, September 1, 2014, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will be
open 8:00 am until 8:00 pm with the last ticket sold one hour before closing.
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax
supported and relies primarily upon admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the
Ship's Store, donations and investments. No funds for its administration and
operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local,
state or federal levels. Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on
the Cape Fear River. Visit
www.battleshipnc.com or follow us on Facebook.com/ncbb55 and Twitter.com/battleshipnc
for more information. Relive with the crew on the Battleship Blog
http://seastories.battleshipnc.com/. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is an
historic site within the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
(www.NCCulture.com).
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