USS New Jersey, Museum ship on Delaware River in Camden, United States.
The USS New Jersey is an Iowa-class battleship moored as a museum ship on the Delaware River in Camden. Its photograph shows four triple-gun turrets: two forward and two aft of the tall central superstructure, which carries a single mast with antennas and a small flag. The grey hull is about 270 metres long and 33 metres wide.
The warship was commissioned in 1943 and took part in operations during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam before being decommissioned for the final time in 1991. After years as a reserve vessel, it opened as a museum on the Camden waterfront in 2001.
Visitors can see personal belongings and gear that tell the story of life aboard a warship, from tight sleeping quarters to the officers' mess. The cabins and work spaces show how hundreds of sailors lived together for months in confined areas.
The tour route passes through narrow stairs and corridors, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes and watch for slippery surfaces. A complete visit to the ship takes several hours because the route covers many levels and rooms.
This vessel holds the record with 19 battle stars as the most decorated battleship in the American navy. The facilities onboard ranged from its own bakery to a post office to support the crew during long deployments.
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