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Welcome aboard "Showboat," USS NORTH CAROLINA, BB55, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II. We'll discover the stories of an extraordinary ship that steamed into history, what makes her tick, keeps her going, and her vital contributions today. In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan.
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Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
About this episode: History, repurposed
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In the first episode of this series, Captain Terry Bragg, Executive Director of the Battleship, talks about the new project with Programs Director, Danielle Wallace.
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Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.
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