The Texas is just finishing up in dry dock and it looks great. But what a difference a couple of decades make in the look of a battleship. The North Carolina looks like a modern ship. The Texas looks like a throwback to a previous era.
The messed up thing is that NC actually *doesn't* look like a modern warship. Most artillery ships now are actually more missile ships, and they largely have one of two designs - either the heavily raked nose of the 1970s/1980s designed ships, or the tumblehome of next gen radar avoidant ships like the Zumwalts. NC is too beautiful, too many curves and soft edges, to be modern. She's from a better era. That being said, the most modern looking USN BBs were actually the South Dakotas. The Iowa's are also too curvy to fit with today's navy, but the SoDaks are strangely sharp for their era.
@@chrisphoenix77 Well maybe I should say they look like the starting point for more modern ships, especially when comparing to ships like the Texas. Of course Texas being part of the dreadnought ship construction, they must of been considered a modern ship for the times. Dreadnoughts still were mounting casemate guns as if they were still expecting ships to engage in close in broadsides like the old sailing ships of the line. Time and technology marches on.
The North Carolina was a major technical leap forward in the constructive construction of battleships, after the restrictions of the Washington Naval Conference of 1923 were lifted. The reference is to the difference between the USS Texas and the USS North Carolina. It's amazing what a 30-year difference can make. The USS North Carolina was a major stepping stone toward the construction of the USS Iowa Class of Battleships.
@@glenchapman3899my thoughts exactly. The USS Washington should have been preserved too. Landing 90% of your 16" shells on a target at night is legendary!
Nice to see that it's in it's war time camouflage. I hope it's in better condition below deck than the footage of the USS Texas. Beautiful photography and choice of soundtrack, well done👍
I'll never forget my youngest son upon walking up and seeing the North Carolina for the first time saying in awe, " Man, If you had this ship YOU COULD DESTROY ANYTHING!!!!!".
My hometown great to see her on the net i have 8mm film of my younger brother and I visiting back in the 60s we gave back in the day to bring her to Wilmington seen her many times don't forget your true history America thanks dad for my patriotism and love of country i miss you everyday 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🙏
@@donaldlong9259 been on the Alabama and the sub and the sub was my favorite use to have armed forces day years ago got to go on an active sub in Wilmington NC some crew were onboard really like all the static displays at the Alabama
I did the same in the early 60's! My mom said that the first time we went to the ship, I went running from the ramp to the starboard side of the ship screaming that I wanted to see the battle ship. Shrieking like an idiot and pointing at another boat out on the river I collapsed in disappointment. Took a few minutes and threats from my dad to get me to realize we were already on the ship. I was so small, I didn't realize that we were already ON the battleship NC. My parents were suitably embarrassed I'm sure. Even after 4 times on the Showboat, I still get excited, I just don't run around screaming about it. Ahhh, good times!
As a kid with my family in the 60’s I toured her. I can still see those massive guns in my mind. It was unbelievable to me then and still is now. Peace. Out.
Lucky you to have visited her but it's scary to think of how many years have passed since you walked her decks. I was born in 1952 and wasn't weathering as well as the beautiful North Carolina until I got a new pair of hips😂😂. I hope you're doing well.
Visited this craft a few years ago, having never stepped foot onto any type of naval vessel….only boat I’ve been was a 14’ outboard I boat used she the children were young! Touring the USSNC brought an entirely new realized respect for our sailors….i banged my right shins 3x in an hour and a half onboard ….going through those bulkheads…..how they did it day in and day out….in rolling seas and battle stations….God Bless each and every one of them….and bless you for your selfless service!
I have visited USS North Carolina several times over the past three decades. Since her in place refit she is a very beatiful warship and presented very well. The USS Alabama is also very well presented. . This coming summer I plan on visiting the USS New Jersey after she returns from dry dock. Been a long time since Ive been aboard her. As an added bonus USS Olympia is right across the Delaware River so I will visit her as well. Also want to pay the Brig USS Niagara in Erie. Going to be an awesome summer !!!
When to see the North Carolina in 68 i think..my parents took me to see her..we drove down from Toronto ..what a treat that was for me..just being on a battleship..set in the Captians chair on the bridge..lol..got a light switch cover for my bedroom..with the battleship on it..had it for years
this is weird!!! Who thinks the Battleship North Carolina is forgotten? Drive down US 17 in Wilmington, NC anytime and you can't miss it. It's bigger than life right in front of you.
She's not an Iowa class battleship, but that's an easy mistake to make since by outward appearance they are very similar. She is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of 2 ships (the other was the USS Washington which unfortunately wasn't preserved) . She's around 160 feet shorter than the Iowa class, and is armed with 16 inch x 45 caliber main guns vs the Iowa's are 16 inch x 50 caliber (longer range but not necessarily more accurate)
@@erichammond9308 Wow, yes, not that much difference. Thanks for clarifying though. I’m here in Texas and can’t wait for the Texas to get finished with her overhauling.
Not Forgotten. She is a Mighty Remembrance of the Will and Might of America. The mere mention of this ship literally made Nazi and Japanese Forces Quiver.
where the hell are three of her guidance antennas on top of their Gun directors? the one on the after director is there but the bow and two side director ones are missing. allot of these museums need to take a page from the USS KIDD museum. when they restored the KIDD back to her WWII configuration. ANYTHING that was missing they fabricated themselves and placed it back on the ship so it at least looked like it should. they could fabricate the missing antennas out of mesh screen and make their frames from Aluminum sheet and restore them into position so the ship looks right at least.
Like a Ship ...what is a Ship or Boat ? Depends on who the Deck Officers are. And so.... What's a Gun ?? There they are !! All sizes.... All in one !! Those are the definition of Guns...thats, that !!
Every battleship is not forgotten, and they can be reactivated at any time as required by U.S. Navy regulation, and the time may soon come for them to be reactivated, upgraded, and once again sail into war.
@@jimmiles33 If you think they're obsolete, then you are mistaken. Even to this day, they are the only ships outside of our aircraft carriers with the highest survivability. Not to mention their main weapons are still the most powerful naval artillery in the world. As for their other armaments and systems, they can easily be upgraded and brought up to modern standards. There is a reason why they are maintained, as it is required by U.S. Navy regulation that they can be reactivated at any time. So to say that they are obsolete when they were built is wrong. They can easily take on any modern ships and have a more than decent chance of survival, especially if their anti-air and anti-missile defenses are upgraded.
been on board this ship. a beauty. the history is amazing.
The North Carolina is definitely NOT forgotten.
Amen to that! No way is it forgotten!
The Texas is just finishing up in dry dock and it looks great. But what a difference a couple of decades make in the look of a battleship. The North Carolina looks like a modern ship. The Texas looks like a throwback to a previous era.
Yeah the huge improvements in propulsion systems over that 30 years really change the parameters needed to build a ship
because it is.
The messed up thing is that NC actually *doesn't* look like a modern warship. Most artillery ships now are actually more missile ships, and they largely have one of two designs - either the heavily raked nose of the 1970s/1980s designed ships, or the tumblehome of next gen radar avoidant ships like the Zumwalts. NC is too beautiful, too many curves and soft edges, to be modern. She's from a better era.
That being said, the most modern looking USN BBs were actually the South Dakotas. The Iowa's are also too curvy to fit with today's navy, but the SoDaks are strangely sharp for their era.
@@chrisphoenix77 Well maybe I should say they look like the starting point for more modern ships, especially when comparing to ships like the Texas. Of course Texas being part of the dreadnought ship construction, they must of been considered a modern ship for the times. Dreadnoughts still were mounting casemate guns as if they were still expecting ships to engage in close in broadsides like the old sailing ships of the line. Time and technology marches on.
The North Carolina was a major technical leap forward in the constructive construction of battleships, after the restrictions of the Washington Naval Conference of 1923 were lifted. The reference is to the difference between the USS Texas and the USS North Carolina. It's amazing what a 30-year difference can make. The USS North Carolina was a major stepping stone toward the construction of the USS Iowa Class of Battleships.
Her class was overshadowed by the Iowa ships but these girls could fight hard and were fast too.
Yes Washington's action at Guadalcanal are the stuff of legends
@@glenchapman3899my thoughts exactly. The USS Washington should have been preserved too. Landing 90% of your 16" shells on a target at night is legendary!
@@erichammond9308 True but the range was next to zero.
@@briangulley6027 8,000 yards (4 nautical miles), but yes, essentially point blank range.
The state of North Carolina made a very smart decision, saving this monument for all veterans.
What a beauty!
Nice to see that it's in it's war time camouflage. I hope it's in better condition below deck than the footage of the USS Texas. Beautiful photography and choice of soundtrack, well done👍
I'll never forget my youngest son upon walking up and seeing the North Carolina for the first time saying in awe, " Man, If you had this ship YOU COULD DESTROY ANYTHING!!!!!".
My hometown great to see her on the net i have 8mm film of my younger brother and I visiting back in the 60s we gave back in the day to bring her to Wilmington seen her many times don't forget your true history America thanks dad for my patriotism and love of country i miss you everyday 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🙏
Kids in Alabama did the same for the USS Alabama for Mobile.
@@donaldlong9259 been on the Alabama and the sub and the sub was my favorite use to have armed forces day years ago got to go on an active sub in Wilmington NC some crew were onboard really like all the static displays at the Alabama
I did the same in the early 60's! My mom said that the first time we went to the ship, I went running from the ramp to the starboard side of the ship screaming that I wanted to see the battle ship. Shrieking like an idiot and pointing at another boat out on the river I collapsed in disappointment. Took a few minutes and threats from my dad to get me to realize we were already on the ship. I was so small, I didn't realize that we were already ON the battleship NC. My parents were suitably embarrassed I'm sure. Even after 4 times on the Showboat, I still get excited, I just don't run around screaming about it. Ahhh, good times!
Yes they definitely were good times good to hear from someone who hasn't forgotten 😎🇱🇷🇱🇷
My father served aboard her during the war.
Absolutely Stunning and legendary!!!
I love the "dazzle" paint job!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
As a kid with my family in the 60’s I toured her. I can still see those massive guns in my mind. It was unbelievable to me then and still is now. Peace. Out.
Lucky you to have visited her but it's scary to think of how many years have passed since you walked her decks. I was born in 1952 and wasn't weathering as well as the beautiful North Carolina until I got a new pair of hips😂😂. I hope you're doing well.
Visited this craft a few years ago, having never stepped foot onto any type of naval vessel….only boat I’ve been was a 14’ outboard I boat used she the children were young! Touring the USSNC brought an entirely new realized respect for our sailors….i banged my right shins 3x in an hour and a half onboard ….going through those bulkheads…..how they did it day in and day out….in rolling seas and battle stations….God Bless each and every one of them….and bless you for your selfless service!
Totally awesome to see these and the history behind them!
When I was little my family lived a few miles from her and visited a few times. I've spent more time visiting as an adult though.
She is a beautiful ship and a powerful one to
Never forgotten!
Now, close your eyes and imagine her completely modernized heading towards a contested area ready to lay down some smoke.
Built her as a model back in the 70s.
I have visited USS North Carolina several times over the past three decades.
Since her in place refit she is a very beatiful warship and presented very well.
The USS Alabama is also very well presented.
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This coming summer I plan on visiting the USS New Jersey after she returns from dry dock.
Been a long time since Ive been aboard her.
As an added bonus USS Olympia is right across the Delaware River so I will visit her as well.
Also want to pay the Brig USS Niagara in Erie.
Going to be an awesome summer !!!
Beautiful ship. I love the “dazzle” paint job.
When to see the North Carolina in 68 i think..my parents took me to see her..we drove down from Toronto ..what a treat that was for me..just being on a battleship..set in the Captians chair on the bridge..lol..got a light switch cover for my bedroom..with the battleship on it..had it for years
No one's forgotten the North Carolina.
Her lines are still Beautiful.
this is weird!!! Who thinks the Battleship North Carolina is forgotten? Drive down US 17 in Wilmington, NC anytime and you can't miss it. It's bigger than life right in front of you.
Regarding Christine’s comment about people think they’re going to be young forever, I agree! Tattoos are proof of that!
Wow thank you
The Iowa class battle wagons are awesome feats of persuasive power on the 7 seas! Love the color scheme too.
She's not an Iowa class battleship, but that's an easy mistake to make since by outward appearance they are very similar. She is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of 2 ships (the other was the USS Washington which unfortunately wasn't preserved) . She's around 160 feet shorter than the Iowa class, and is armed with 16 inch x 45 caliber main guns vs the Iowa's are 16 inch x 50 caliber (longer range but not necessarily more accurate)
@@erichammond9308 Wow, yes, not that much difference. Thanks for clarifying though.
I’m here in Texas and can’t wait for the Texas to get finished with her overhauling.
@@kylewood8327 you're welcome. I just saw some recent drone footage of the Texas! She looks beautiful! Can't wait to see her afloat again!
Not Forgotten. She is a Mighty Remembrance of the Will and Might of America. The mere mention of this ship literally made Nazi and Japanese Forces Quiver.
I SALUTE TO ALL WHO SAILED HER.
excellent overhead footage - nice job
Forgotten? Looks pretty well taken care of to me...
where the hell are three of her guidance antennas on top of their Gun directors? the one on the after director is there but the bow and two side director ones are missing. allot of these museums need to take a page from the USS KIDD museum. when they restored the KIDD back to her WWII configuration. ANYTHING that was missing they fabricated themselves and placed it back on the ship so it at least looked like it should. they could fabricate the missing antennas out of mesh screen and make their frames from Aluminum sheet and restore them into position so the ship looks right at least.
Like a Ship ...what is a Ship or Boat ? Depends on who the Deck Officers are.
And so.... What's a Gun ?? There they are !! All sizes.... All in one !!
Those are the definition of Guns...thats, that !!
It doesn't look forgotten to me?
"forgotten" like there arent a millions of us autistically obsessed with old naval ships XD
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Every battleship is not forgotten, and they can be reactivated at any time as required by U.S. Navy regulation, and the time may soon come for them to be reactivated, upgraded, and once again sail into war.
No, they won’t. Obsolete when they were built.
@@jimmiles33 If you think they're obsolete, then you are mistaken. Even to this day, they are the only ships outside of our aircraft carriers with the highest survivability. Not to mention their main weapons are still the most powerful naval artillery in the world.
As for their other armaments and systems, they can easily be upgraded and brought up to modern standards. There is a reason why they are maintained, as it is required by U.S. Navy regulation that they can be reactivated at any time. So to say that they are obsolete when they were built is wrong.
They can easily take on any modern ships and have a more than decent chance of survival, especially if their anti-air and anti-missile defenses are upgraded.
Shame on the navy for letting monuments like this deteriorate.
It's open for tours.
The navy doesn't own it, it's not their responsibility to maintain it.
😏 *I always smile when I hear people begging for their taxes to go up* 😉
Forgotten? Not really.
The north Carolina is in magnificent condition