Battleship New Jersey

06/19/2026

Looking for a Father's Day idea that goes a little deeper than brunch? Bring him to Battleship New Jersey, where Dad can climb into the engine rooms, explore the turrets, and walk the decks where history was made.

06/19/2026

April 1953. Sailors haul in the accommodation ladder, the portable stairway used to board the ship from a pier or small boat. U.S. Marines stand in the background, a reminder that the ship carried a Marine Detachment as part of her crew. You can learn more about the people who served on board when you visit the ship.

06/18/2026

November 1950. Crew members clean engine room equipment aboard Battleship New Jersey during her reactivation at Bayonne, NJ, bringing her back into service for the Korean War. The ship has four engine rooms, each housing a main engine rated at 53,000 shaft horsepower.

You can see the engine rooms for yourself when you visit the ship, or you can take an in-depth look on one of our 90-minute guided engine room tours.

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06/17/2026

These past few days we had the privilege of welcoming four World War II veterans to Battleship New Jersey — Paul Robbins, Johnny Q, Tom Reilly, and Tuskegee Airman Eugene J. Richardson Jr. Each of them over 100 years old. Each of them living history. We are humbled by their presence and grateful they chose to spend time with us.

06/17/2026

Empty 40mm casings, passed hand to hand after practice firing. Battleship New Jersey, spring 1953. You can learn more about life on board and what it took to operate the battleship's weapons when you visit the ship in Camden, NJ.

06/16/2026

Anti-aircraft practice aboard Battleship New Jersey, spring 1953. The Quad 40mm Bofors was one of the most effective anti-aircraft guns of World War II — at her peak, New Jersey carried 20 of these mounts. A restored Quad 40 is on board today and open to visitors.

06/15/2026

Today we honored Paul Robbins, a 101-year-old World War II veteran believed to be the last living plank owner of Battleship New Jersey. Today he returned to the ship he reported aboard in 1943, and at the close of the ceremony, Paul cast a memorial wreath into the Delaware to honor those who never came home. We are grateful he was with us today.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

On June 15, 1944, U.S. forces began landing on Saipan. From Battleship New Jersey, Admiral Spruance directed Fifth Fleet operations covering the invasion. The landings marked a major step toward bringing the war closer to the Japanese home islands.

For New Jersey, this was a defining moment as flagship. Her role was not simply to fight as an individual warship, but to serve as the command platform for a massive joint operation involving carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, transports, aircraft, and Marines and soldiers going ashore. From her flag bridge, New Jersey helped shape the fight for the Marianas.

These photos show Battleship New Jersey firing her 16" guns in bombardment of Tinian Island, photographed from aboard USS Iowa (BB-61).

Today can walk the same decks where this history was made when you visit the ship.

06/14/2026

Today we celebrated Flag Day on Battleship New Jersey. This morning we gathered on the pier for our Flag Retirement Ceremony, followed by the Fourth Annual Honoring Our Heroes Program, where we recognized outstanding military heroes. We were especially honored to welcome two veterans both over 100 years old — Paul Robbins, the last living plank owner of Battleship New Jersey, and Tuskegee Airman Eugene J. Richardson Jr.

Local artist Lily Doyle was also on board, sharing her work with visitors throughout the day.

Join us next year and be part of the tradition.