Overview

• The USS New Jersey, a World War II-era battleship turned museum, has left its Camden dock headed for the Philadelphia Navy Yard for two months of maintenance.
• The ship will undergo three major repair projects, including repainting the hull, fixing the anti-corrosion system, and inspecting through-hull openings.
• This is the first time the battleship has been moved since 2001, making it a historic moment for veterans and spectators.
• The USS New Jersey served in multiple conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before retiring in 1991.
• The maintenance aims to have the battleship return to Camden in time for Memorial Day and summer tourism traffic.