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USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark

USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark is a historic place in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1982, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 82004893.

Wilmington, New Hanover County, North CarolinaListed November 10, 1982NRIS #82004893★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark?

USS North Carolina, hull number BB-55, is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy. Built under the Washington Treaty system, North Carolina's design was limited in displacement and armament, though the United States used a clause in the Second London Naval Treaty to increase the main battery from the original armament of twelve 14-inch (356 mm) guns in quadruple turrets to nine 16 in (406 mm) guns in triple turrets. The ship was laid down in 1937 and completed in April 1941, while the United States was still neutral during World War II.

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The record

Listing details

Name
USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark
City
Wilmington
County
New Hanover County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
November 10, 1982
NRIS reference number
82004893
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.23683, -77.94256
When was USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register?

USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1982.

Where is USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark located?

USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina at approximately 34.23683, -77.94256. See the map above.

Is USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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