Battleship North Carolina
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 094
Wilmington · North Carolina · Ships & lighthouses
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A preserved warship and memorial with several decks open to visitor exploration.
Historical background
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.
Background excerpt: USS North Carolina (BB-55), Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpted from the introduction; formatting simplified. Contributor history.
The story behind the stop
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Plan your visit
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Ask about transport, weather cancellations, stairs, and which parts of the vessel or lighthouse are accessible. A coastal viewpoint does not imply permission to enter the structure.
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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