Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, was the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 30th state. Her keel was laid down on January 25, 1941 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

2 days ago · Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy (USN) in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship. Completed in 1944, the ship was assigned to the Pacific Theater during World War II, where she participated in the Philippines campaign and the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

Now docked next to Nauticus Museum in Norfolk, the battleship is open to the public. The history of the Battleship Wisconsin is displayed inside Nauticus. Don't miss a tour of the USS Wisconsin. The main deck and sections of two upper decks are open for you to explore on a self-guided tour.

Jul 30, 2019 · USS Wisconsin (BB 64), the third of four Iowa-class battleships to be built, now rests in honorable deactivated status in Norfolk, Virginia, as part of the Nauticus museum complex.

USS Wisconsin is one of the four Iowa Class Battleships. It was the last U.S. Battleship built and has been much modernized during its 47 years of service. The Nauticus Maritime museum is adjacent to the USS Wisconsin. It is has excellent displays …

October 22 USS WISCONSIN is recommissioned for the 3rd time at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi before a crowd of 12,000 with Captain Jerry Blesch, in command.

We encourage visitors to purchase tickets online in advance. General Admission tickets include access to museum exhibits, the spacious outdoor decks of the Battleship Wisconsin.

Aug 20, 2018 · Resurrected by the City of Norfolk and the USS Wisconsin Foundation, it has become a museum ship and navy heritage site that continues the legacy of duty, honour and country that was the calling card of Wisconsin’s crew, and to inspire future generations of Americans. Here are some fascinating facts about this legendary battleship.

Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum featuring traveling exhibits, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.