The last part of the Grouch's trip to the eastern seaboard ends with a visit to my brother and his wife in Wilmington N.C. They live downtown in a genuine historic house that is big, beautiful, and full of southern charm. We were there to visit with them and then to go to another family reunion, this time at the beach north of Wilmington.
I couldn't visit Wilmington without touring the battleship U.S.S. North Carolina, so I made some time to do just that!
Most of the ship is open to tour, from the bridge to the engine room. It was hot inside in the July heat, but that was to be expected. Be sure to allow at least 3 hours to see everything.
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| The Missus with my brother and sister in law on the waterfront at Wilmington |
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| The Missus looking beautiful and charming as always! |
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| The North Carolina, known as Showboat, nicknamed that by Walter Winchell. |
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| The ship is just too large to fit it all into my camera frame |
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| Those are some big guns! 16" to be exact |
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| Down below one of the 16" gun turrets |
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| Looking down into the powder hoist |
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| Looking up at the base of the turret |
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| A sign that all of the sailors were sure to be interested in! |
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