A wonderful experience! We started our adventure with a trip to downtown Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Then it was on to Camden, NJ for an overnight campout on the USS New Jersey. The evening's activities began as we stowed our gear in original crew quarters and headed for the flight simulator where we "took a ride" on a King Fisher at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Following the lowering of the colors, it was time for dinner in the Enlisted Galley. Next we had a first class tour of the ship. The New Jersey is America's most decorated battleship having participated in four wars spanning almost 50 years. The next morning we packed up and headed home, but not before a last chance to wander the decks of this amazing warship.
Waiting to visit Independence Hall
More waiting The distinguished Mr Maroney
Where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were ratified . . . Independence Hall
Scouts from Troop MXVIII along with Louis XVI
The first US Senate meeting room
The "Father of Our Country" and . . . . . . Troop 1018 Scouts
Approaching the USS New Jersey
Dinner in the crew's galley
On deck
Looking aft -- the bridge in the background and two 16" gun turrets in front
Artwork in the turret
Inside the turret
Loading a 16" projectile
The targeting computer
Looking through the targeting periscope
More artwork The ship's helm . . . encased in a foot & a half of armor plating
Inside the Combat Information Center
America's most
decorated battleship . . . the USS New Jersey
Richard, our outstanding tour guide
Snack time at the "Geedunk"
Spacious crew quarters Our home . . .
The 1018 crew
16" gun turret
View down the starboard side
Saying good bye to our home for the evening
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