Battleship North Carolina: A forgotten piece of history

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4 ай бұрын

Battleship North Carolina

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@Beau74 2 ай бұрын

The North Carolina is definitely NOT forgotten.

@claiborneeastjr4129 7 күн бұрын

Amen to that! No way is it forgotten!

@dancasey9660 4 ай бұрын

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.

@glenchapman3899 3 ай бұрын

Yeah the huge improvements in propulsion systems over that 30 years really change the parameters needed to build a ship

@jonnyb70 3 ай бұрын

because it is.

@chrisphoenix77 3 ай бұрын

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.

@dancasey9660 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@667crash Ай бұрын

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.

@125southernnh2 4 ай бұрын

Her class was overshadowed by the Iowa ships but these girls could fight hard and were fast too.

@glenchapman3899 3 ай бұрын

Yes Washington's action at Guadalcanal are the stuff of legends

@erichammond9308 3 ай бұрын

@@glenchapman3899my thoughts exactly. The USS Washington should have been preserved too. Landing 90% of your 16" shells on a target at night is legendary!

@briangulley6027 Ай бұрын

@@erichammond9308 True but the range was next to zero.

@erichammond9308 Ай бұрын

@@briangulley6027 8,000 yards (4 nautical miles), but yes, essentially point blank range.

@jackgarrett7349 20 күн бұрын

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!!!!!".

@Mike44460 3 ай бұрын

The state of North Carolina made a very smart decision, saving this monument for all veterans.

@noelinnny Ай бұрын

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!

@CraigerAce 15 күн бұрын

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.

@bahoonies 11 күн бұрын

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.

@user-bk4vv7bg1c 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Kids in Alabama did the same for the USS Alabama for Mobile.

@user-bk4vv7bg1c 2 ай бұрын

@@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

@theregularguy141 2 ай бұрын

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!

@user-bk4vv7bg1c 2 ай бұрын

Yes they definitely were good times good to hear from someone who hasn't forgotten 😎🇱🇷🇱🇷

@lukewise1227 3 ай бұрын

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👍

@kevingosko4119 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Stunning and legendary!!! I love the "dazzle" paint job!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

@chrislj2890 7 күн бұрын

What a beauty!

@walterheinen5298 22 күн бұрын

Built her as a model back in the 70s.

@twwtjohns 3 ай бұрын

My father served aboard her during the war.

@ColKorn1965 3 ай бұрын

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.

@user-uv3cj6uc7n 2 ай бұрын

Totally awesome to see these and the history behind them!

@markcrouch6315 27 күн бұрын

She is a beautiful ship and a powerful one to

@pleaseadoptus 3 ай бұрын

No one's forgotten the North Carolina.

@ricdale7813 11 күн бұрын

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.

@667crash Ай бұрын

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.

@paulwojnar2291 Ай бұрын

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 !!!

@schlirf 3 ай бұрын

Now, close your eyes and imagine her completely modernized heading towards a contested area ready to lay down some smoke.

@PhilipRawbon-rk8uv 2 ай бұрын

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

@billcouch8308 Ай бұрын

Never forgotten!

@tholmes2169 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ship. I love the “dazzle” paint job.

@bnln1939 2 ай бұрын

Her lines are still Beautiful.

@ianclewer6684 3 ай бұрын

Regarding Christine’s comment about people think they’re going to be young forever, I agree! Tattoos are proof of that!

@mikeloghry9521 4 ай бұрын

I SALUTE TO ALL WHO SAILED HER.

@chriswaldrip2739 12 күн бұрын

Forgotten? Looks pretty well taken care of to me...

@user-no1zs5mf3c 4 ай бұрын

excellent overhead footage - nice job

@kylewood8327 3 ай бұрын

The Iowa class battle wagons are awesome feats of persuasive power on the 7 seas! Love the color scheme too.

@erichammond9308 3 ай бұрын

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)

@kylewood8327 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@erichammond9308 3 ай бұрын

@@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!

@cjdavis2684 18 күн бұрын

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.

@NoizeyAcres 6 күн бұрын

Wow thank you

@wavehaven1 3 ай бұрын

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 !!

@GamePlayWithNolan 24 күн бұрын

"forgotten" like there arent a millions of us autistically obsessed with old naval ships XD

@keithnoneya 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't look forgotten to me?

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@fenrirgaming37 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

No, they won’t. Obsolete when they were built.

@fenrirgaming37 Ай бұрын

@@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.