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The Battleship USS New Jersey has
an unsurpassed history in the US Navy. She has served with distinction in
four world conflicts. In World War II, the New Jersey was the flagship of
Adm. William "Bull" Halsey. Big "J" went on to
serve in the Korean, Vietnam, and The Middle East. In 48 years of service,
The New Jersey received 16 Battle Stars and 13 other citations, medals, and
ribbons, making her the most decorated warship in US Naval history.
WebcastingTV will provide continuing coverage of the USS New Jersey Battleship Commission's efforts to relocate the ship to an honored site in New Jersey as a floating memorial to the battles that were fought, and the men who served aboard this great ship.
On September 12, 1999 Big "J" embarked on her last major sea voyage, a 5,900 mile trip from Puget Sound in Washington to New Jersey. She passed through the Panama Canal in early October, with only 7 inches to spare, and arrived in New Jersey November 11th. Follow are clips from Seattle and Panama. Footage from the New Jersey's recent arrival in Philadelphia will be available soon.
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Seattle Footage and Interviews |
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September 12th press conference highlights from the ceremony starting the New Jersey on her last voyage from Seattle, to Panama, to New Jersey. Featuring, Senator Joe Azzolina, and Todd Bush from Crowley Marine. Good aerial shot of the NJ under tow in Seattle. (Same as "Press Conference" clip at the top of the page) (4:01) |
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Captain of the Sea Victory, Kaare Ogaard, tells about his plans for the trip to New Jersey. He tells about what the trip is like for the crew, and how they are honored to be involved. Good shots of the NJ under tow. (2:38) |
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New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman’s remarks at the Panama press conference. Good aerial shots of the NJ in the canal and being towed. (2:21) |
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Senator Joe Azzolina talks about the history of the New Jersey and how it was to be the ship used for the surrender ceremony of Japan in WW2. (1:20) |
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Navy veterans Bob Ross, Bob LaVine, and Ricard Esser, tell of their personal experiences aboard the New Jersey. (1:52) |
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Arcelio Hartley, Canal Transit Operations Manager, describes the challenges presented by the passage of the New Jersey, and the modifications they made to SOP. Good shots of the process of passing through the locks. (1:00) |
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Alan Anderson tells how Frank Musorrafiti and he came to Panama to help arrange the New Jersey’s passage through the canal. There are good shots of Big J moving through the locks. (1:23) |
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Captain Kaare Ogaard, tells about his passage from Seattle to Panama. (1:20) |
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Mike Warner tells about the "greater story" of the New Jersey passing through the canal. (1:26) |
The arrival was webcast live on the Internet by WebcastingTV. Reports of her progress will continue to be available at the commission website as well.
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