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USN North Carolina-class Battleship 34,005 tons 728' 8" x 108' 3" x 33" 9 x 16" 45 cal mk6 guns 20 x 5" 38 cal DP guns 16 x 1.1" 75 cal AA gun 15x4 quad 40mm 48 x 20mm cannons |
Ship History Built by New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY. Laid down October 27, 1937. Launched June 13, 1940. Launched June 13, 1940 sponsored by Miss Isabel Hoey, daughter of Clyde R. Hoey, Governor of North Carolina. Commissioned April 9, 1941 with Captain Olaf M. Hustvedt in command. PARTIAL LIST Display USS North Carolina is displayed at USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial in Wilmington, NC. Contribute
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