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At least two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name New Jersey, after the third U.S. state.
- The first New Jersey (BB-16) was a battleship commissioned in 1906, decommissioned in 1920, and sunk in 1923 in bombing tests.
- The second New Jersey (BB-62) was a battleship commissioned in 1943, seeing much service in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. It is presently a tourist attraction in Camden, New Jersey.
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Today in History-Aug. 28, 1947-USS New Jersey arrives in NYC for Crew Liberty & public visits on completion of her 1st MIDN Training Cruse.
BattleshipNJ (USS New Jersey) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:59:29 -0000
Today in History-Aug. 28, 1947-USS New Jersey arrives in NYC for Crew Liberty & public visits on completion of her 1st MIDN Training Cruse.
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in museums: USS New Jersey Battleship http://bit.ly/FXNYm
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Battleship New Jersey Historical Museum Society - BB-62 ships store, museum shop, photos and a brief history.
Battleship Veterans - USS New Jersey - Annotated photos.
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CNN.com - Battleship USS New Jersey awaits crowds - The USS New Jersey, the most decorated U.S. battleship and a Navy fixture from World War II through the first Gulf War, is in its second mighty battle since it was decommissioned for good in 1991.
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Great White Fleet - BB-16 history, specifications, and images.
Great White Fleet - BB-62 history, specifications, and images.
Naval Historical Center - USS New Jersey (BB-62) history and annotated photos.
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NavSource Online - BB-16 facts and annotated images.
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NavSource Online - BB-62 facts and annotated images.
U.S. Navy Battleships - USS New Jersey (BB 16) history and images.
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