Thank You for the video. It's my first time seeing my grandfathers airplane.He was the gunner in the kingfisher. The plane was found and restored in the 70's. The pilot and him crash landed into a mountain, it took awhile to find the plane.My grandfather was there when the plane was put onto the USS North Carolina.
Thank yoiu for that very nice video.. I first seen a battle ship while stationed at the hospital at Newport RI.. The big battle wagon pulled in (anchored).. Later seen the two we activated for desert storm when I was activated. Very massive ships and I am sure many old navy salts wish they were still around. I have to say that I belive missle tech replaced the need for naval gun fire. Still love these old battle wgaons.. Thanks
My grandfather served on the USS North Carolina as well. Clyde Partin, Gunners Mate, served from 1941-1945. Saw every battle that his great ship saw. Thank all of those who served for us, and all those who are serving today.
Hello to all the Children and Grandchildren of BB55. My Father at the tender age of 16 and a half. Joined the US Navy in 1943. He was a fireman. He passed away in Dec. 1991 and I don't think I ever Thanked him for his service. But every chance I get now I thank a military person for their service.
Dad If there is a way in Heaven for you to read this....
I am sad and regret to report that our good friend and Shipmate, Mario Thomas Sivilli, died this morning at 0200. Mario reported aboard the USS North Carolina (BB 55) on 29 April 1941 in New York from the Newport RI Training Station as a S2c. Mario served in the 2nd and CR Divisions. He was detached as a RM3c in Pearl Harbor on 10 October 1943 to the USS Curtiss (AV 4). Mario served as President of our Association. Mario loved to relate of his colorful service aboard the Showboat.
Thank you,this was very impressive. My father was in the Navy. He served on the USS Massachusetts and 2 other ships. He was at Pearl Harbor after the attack by the Japanese. My father,if he was still with us,would of brought tears to his eyes,if he saw this....thank you again
My dad served on the North Carolina (BB-55) from 1940-46 in the Engine Room #3 and had nothing but good things to say about the ship and her crew-the N. Carolina was the first battleship to enter Pearl Harbor after the attack with the crew in their dress whites on deck, living up to its nickname as "The Showboat", and got a rousing ovation from the sailors.Later in the war, it survived a torpedo from a Japanese sub. A crew reunion this year, May1-4,has activities onboard.
@NJCSU my grandpa also served on the North Carolina ( BB - 55) i will always remember his stories about him getting pissed when he watched marines storm the beach of iwo jima and getting ambushed by the japs. He opperated a anti air craft turrett and bc he was outside when they were bombing iwo jima for a week he lost hearing in one of ears. When he had a hard time hearing someone he would simply point at his ear and say " 1945"
littlebritainUK: My Dad was on the North Carolina from 1940-46. I have a video on the battle history of the USS North Carolina that I can copy and send to you if you send me you address. I also have a variey of photos taken on the ship and information on how to join the Battleship Association and get info on your grandfather. You can probably get your grandfather's medals. My Dad served in Engine Room #3. Contact me if interested.
Hello NJCSU! Thanks for the responses and for your generous offer.
However, we are talking about a completely different ship. My grandfather was on the cruiser USS N.Carolina ACR-12. It was commissioned in 1908 and sold for scrap in 1930. My gramps served aboard her prior to and during WWI. This ship holds a special place in history as I was told by him that it was the first ship EVER to launch a plane from its' deck.
TRUE? Not sure, but someone out there might be able to validate that for me.
Regretably most people are unaware of the old ACR-12. She was an armored cruiser that served from 1908-1921. She was refitted in 1915 for a catapult and was the first ship to launch an aircraft from it's deck by catapult while the ship was underway. Later she served in WWI as an escort for ships transporting troops and supplies to France. She protected the transports from German submarines. After the war she brought our boys back home. She was renamed USS Charlotte in 1920.
My father Max H. Tomey served proudly on the USS North Carolina. At 86, he passed away February 2007. He could give you the exact number of days, hours and minutes he served. He would tell us very vivid stories of the time he spent on his ship and the lives that were loss in WW II.
Shame on me, I live in Wilmington and just learned more about the USS North Carolina from you than I knew before this video. Thank you, I enjoyed the history lesson and the humor!
if you go to myrtle beach, this is well worth the hour drive north to see this ship....one can only wonder what the enemy must have thought when this ship showed up....I would have loved to see it fire the guns....my hats off to all the men who served in WW2, what a generation.....I bought the book in the bookstore, what a read....I love it, plan on going to more WW2 ships soon
Hi, I like your video clip and have rated it as awesome. I've created a clip of a WW2 battleship trading card set. It is rumoured that Hitler purchased this set for his U-boat personnel.
Come on lighten up. Atleast the video is about something that stands for something, and it's not a bad job. Why don't you save your negtive comments. There is plenty of other "videos" on you tube that really deserve them.
thank you so glad to see the engineering spaces open i have to go there i was lucky enough to visit the alabamma in mobile awesome
ayen813 2 months ago
I lived in Wilmington across the river from this great ship when I was little. Even to this day I love to tour it.
ColKorn1965 8 months ago
Thank You for the video. It's my first time seeing my grandfathers airplane.He was the gunner in the kingfisher. The plane was found and restored in the 70's. The pilot and him crash landed into a mountain, it took awhile to find the plane.My grandfather was there when the plane was put onto the USS North Carolina.
1mrdarien 1 year ago
@1mrdarien I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
abrowne1950 1 year ago
nice girl want a dixie cup
SCUBONZIES 1 year ago
Thank yoiu for that very nice video.. I first seen a battle ship while stationed at the hospital at Newport RI.. The big battle wagon pulled in (anchored).. Later seen the two we activated for desert storm when I was activated. Very massive ships and I am sure many old navy salts wish they were still around. I have to say that I belive missle tech replaced the need for naval gun fire. Still love these old battle wgaons.. Thanks
DOCCAREY 2 years ago
my grandfather was in vietnam and was in the navy
zrectnat 2 years ago
Great video!
carolinadoublej 2 years ago
My grandfather served on the USS North Carolina as well. Clyde Partin, Gunners Mate, served from 1941-1945. Saw every battle that his great ship saw. Thank all of those who served for us, and all those who are serving today.
JimmyXIT43 2 years ago
Thats great! Mine too!! He manned an AA gun during the war.
pirculator 2 years ago
I'm proud to say that my Grandfather,Capt. Burtram Murphy Burriss was the last Captain to Pilot the USS North Carolina
in her final resting berth in Wilmington NC in 1961when all the "expert engineers" said....."It couldn't be done"
What a fine Mighty Ship she is!
Respect to those who fought and served on her.And last,RIP those who gave their all for our freedom.
OakIslandBandit 3 years ago
Hello to all the Children and Grandchildren of BB55. My Father at the tender age of 16 and a half. Joined the US Navy in 1943. He was a fireman. He passed away in Dec. 1991 and I don't think I ever Thanked him for his service. But every chance I get now I thank a military person for their service.
Dad If there is a way in Heaven for you to read this....
Thank You, your loving son Mark.
crazylousygood 3 years ago 3
I am sad and regret to report that our good friend and Shipmate, Mario Thomas Sivilli, died this morning at 0200. Mario reported aboard the USS North Carolina (BB 55) on 29 April 1941 in New York from the Newport RI Training Station as a S2c. Mario served in the 2nd and CR Divisions. He was detached as a RM3c in Pearl Harbor on 10 October 1943 to the USS Curtiss (AV 4). Mario served as President of our Association. Mario loved to relate of his colorful service aboard the Showboat.
ldsniowa 3 years ago 2
Im sad for him to but at least he will be in heaven.
USAF900 3 years ago
Two Corrections: The WWII US Battleships generaly fired a 1900 or 2700lbs shell. The range for these projectiles was 21 to 23 miles.
creativehandsnc 4 years ago
Thank you,this was very impressive. My father was in the Navy. He served on the USS Massachusetts and 2 other ships. He was at Pearl Harbor after the attack by the Japanese. My father,if he was still with us,would of brought tears to his eyes,if he saw this....thank you again
passionforracing 4 years ago
My dad served on the North Carolina (BB-55) from 1940-46 in the Engine Room #3 and had nothing but good things to say about the ship and her crew-the N. Carolina was the first battleship to enter Pearl Harbor after the attack with the crew in their dress whites on deck, living up to its nickname as "The Showboat", and got a rousing ovation from the sailors.Later in the war, it survived a torpedo from a Japanese sub. A crew reunion this year, May1-4,has activities onboard.
NJCSU 4 years ago 5
@NJCSU my grandpa also served on the North Carolina ( BB - 55) i will always remember his stories about him getting pissed when he watched marines storm the beach of iwo jima and getting ambushed by the japs. He opperated a anti air craft turrett and bc he was outside when they were bombing iwo jima for a week he lost hearing in one of ears. When he had a hard time hearing someone he would simply point at his ear and say " 1945"
bhaexplosive 1 year ago
My grandfather served on The USS North Carolina (ACR-12) before and during WWI.
I have an album of old photos but have never seen the ship on film. Does anyone know of any video footage that exists of the ship?
Thanks!
littlebritainUK 4 years ago 2
littlebritainUK: My Dad was on the North Carolina from 1940-46. I have a video on the battle history of the USS North Carolina that I can copy and send to you if you send me you address. I also have a variey of photos taken on the ship and information on how to join the Battleship Association and get info on your grandfather. You can probably get your grandfather's medals. My Dad served in Engine Room #3. Contact me if interested.
NJCSU 4 years ago
Hello NJCSU! Thanks for the responses and for your generous offer.
However, we are talking about a completely different ship. My grandfather was on the cruiser USS N.Carolina ACR-12. It was commissioned in 1908 and sold for scrap in 1930. My gramps served aboard her prior to and during WWI. This ship holds a special place in history as I was told by him that it was the first ship EVER to launch a plane from its' deck.
TRUE? Not sure, but someone out there might be able to validate that for me.
littlebritainUK 4 years ago 2
Regretably most people are unaware of the old ACR-12. She was an armored cruiser that served from 1908-1921. She was refitted in 1915 for a catapult and was the first ship to launch an aircraft from it's deck by catapult while the ship was underway. Later she served in WWI as an escort for ships transporting troops and supplies to France. She protected the transports from German submarines. After the war she brought our boys back home. She was renamed USS Charlotte in 1920.
historynut1776 3 years ago
Great video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks Eddie
eddiereddie 4 years ago
My father Max H. Tomey served proudly on the USS North Carolina. At 86, he passed away February 2007. He could give you the exact number of days, hours and minutes he served. He would tell us very vivid stories of the time he spent on his ship and the lives that were loss in WW II.
ldsniowa 4 years ago
Shame on me, I live in Wilmington and just learned more about the USS North Carolina from you than I knew before this video. Thank you, I enjoyed the history lesson and the humor!
mlstcb 4 years ago
if you go to myrtle beach, this is well worth the hour drive north to see this ship....one can only wonder what the enemy must have thought when this ship showed up....I would have loved to see it fire the guns....my hats off to all the men who served in WW2, what a generation.....I bought the book in the bookstore, what a read....I love it, plan on going to more WW2 ships soon
darthxr 4 years ago
Very well done. Brougtht tears to my eyes.
sweepless 4 years ago
I went there over my Christmas break. I was there New Years Eve. It was sooooooooooooooooooo awesome and amazing. i'll never forget it.
SeisNugsyBuffSauce 5 years ago
Hi, I like your video clip and have rated it as awesome. I've created a clip of a WW2 battleship trading card set. It is rumoured that Hitler purchased this set for his U-boat personnel.
creamofcardstv 5 years ago
Simply brilliant thw way this videopgrapher is able to weave such a compelling historical representation.
sweepless 5 years ago
Videographer????? Looks like a copy of the public display at the ship. Somebody that can't hold a camera study along with a know it all.
semaj1957 4 years ago
Come on lighten up. Atleast the video is about something that stands for something, and it's not a bad job. Why don't you save your negtive comments. There is plenty of other "videos" on you tube that really deserve them.
idiot49 4 years ago