Day Trip: 36,000 Tons Of Power 4 hr 30 min From Augusta
I’ve wanted to make this day trip for a while, and earlier this month, I did it. Wilmington, NC, has been on my list to visit for years, and I’m happy I finally made the trip. While exploring the city, I discovered 36,000 tons of power 4 1/2 hours from Augusta.
The USS North Carolina
The USS North Carolina was built in New York at the Navy Yard and was commissioned in 1941. The cost to build it? 76 million dollars and this was in 1937. It was amazing to me to walk around on this massive ship. The living quarters were cramped, and the stairs were steep. I can’t imagine being on this battleship during wartime and not knowing what would happen next. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the military. My father was on an aircraft carrier when he was in the Navy, and I thought of him while I toured the USS North Carolina.
To say this thing is big is an understatement. It’s as long as two city blocks and about as tall as a 15-story building. It was called the “greatest sea weapon in the world” and was home to 1800 sailors and officers. It is definitely worth a day trip to check it out.
More Info For Your Visit To The USS North Carolina
The Battleship North Carolina is open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. This includes all holidays. The Battleship opens at noon on Christmas Day.
The Battleship gladly accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and Apple Pay. The Battleship does not accept personal checks or cash. General admission is $14 for adults, children 6-11 is $6, and seniors 65 and over $10. Children 5 and under are admitted free—active and retired military $10.
For all GPS directions, the Battleship’s address is 1 Battleship Rd., Wilmington, NC 28401. Located directly off HWY421N on the Cape Fear River across from Downtown Wilmington.
