Historic Battleship New Jersey returns to Camden waterfront following weeks of repairs
After 12 weeks of repairs at the naval shipyard in Philadelphia, the historic 82-year-old ship returned to the Camden waterfront.
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Jun 20, 2024, 11:04 AM
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Updated 6 days ago
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7h agoBattleship New Jersey came home on Thursday following weeks of extensive maintenance work.
After 12 weeks of repairs at the naval shipyard in Philadelphia, the historic 82-year-old ship returned to the Camden waterfront. The ship only moves once every couple of decades.
A $10 million refurbishment, including hull maintenance, re-sealing and re-painting, is now complete.
A welcome home party featuring food trucks, live music and carnival games was held Thursday morning.
