The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as "Big J," is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat record and longevity. Commissioned in 1943, New Jersey earned 19 Battle ...
Summary: The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship commissioned in 1943 and decommissioned in 1991, is undergoing its first refurbishment in over thirty years at a cost of $10 million.
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The USS New Jersey made waves when it was commissioned ... the commanding officer of the ship's 135 crew members. He said it feels "great" to be heading up a historic crew, noting, "Studies ...