USS North Carolina, the lead ship of her class, cut through the waves with determination, her nine 16-inch guns unleashing 2,700-pound shells towards the approaching Imperial Japanese Navy fleet.

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 ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission unveiled new, advanced illuminations for the ship ahead of this year’s Veteran’s Day weekend. The project was years in the making, ...