Battleship New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey, 14 October 2001.
On October 14, 2001, the Home Port Alliance held an opening ceremony aboard
the Battleship New Jersey. Many dignitaries were present, so security was
very tight.
Photos Copyright ©2001 by David R. Wells, used by
permission.
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- 1 A reception was held on the helo pad.
- 2 The aft gun director.
- 3 A mannequin represents Admiral Halsey on the
flag bridge.
- 4 The teak decks still need work.
- 5 Flight control, above Turret #3.
- 6 The two forward turrets were
decorated for the occasion.
- 7 Phalanx Gun.
- 8 A New Jersey State Trooper watches
carefully from atop Turret #3.
- 9 Plankowner and Society Trustee Walter
Olkowski.
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