

She was launched on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and went on to steam more miles, fight in more battles, and fire more shells than any other battleship in history. The New Jersey’s history spanned over half the 20 th century, from her design in 1938 until 1991.

USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East. USS NEW JERSEY: THE WORLD’S GREATEST BATTLESHIP
