11 episodes
The Showboat - Battleship NORTH CAROLINA showboatbb55
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- History
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5.0 • 20 Ratings
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Welcome aboard "Showboat," USS NORTH CAROLINA, BB55, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II. We'll discover the stories of an extraordinary ship that steamed into history, what makes her tick, keeps her going, and her vital contributions today.
In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan.
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History, repurposed, with Grady Jarman
About this episode: History, repurposed, with Grady Jarman
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In our fifth special episode about the Battle Star Collection, Programs Director Danielle Wallace sits down with Grady Jarman of Shady Grady. Jarman is not only an artisan who works with Battleship teak for the Battle Star Collection, but also a member of the Wilmington Fire Department with stories of training on the Battleship.
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“Swing Baby Swing” by royaltyfreemusicclips.com
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com. -
History, repurposed, with Steve Watkins
About this episode: History, repurposed, with Steve Watkins
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In our fourth special episode about the Battle Star Collection, Programs Director Danielle Wallace sits down with Steve Watkins of Ironman Knives.
Credits
“Swing Baby Swing” by royaltyfreemusicclips.com
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com. -
History repurposed, with Nicholas Nichols
About this episode: History repurposed with Nicholas Nichols
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In the third episode of this series, Battleship Programs Director Danielle Wallace talks with local artisan and former chef Nicholas Nichols of Nicholas Nichols Knives.
Credits
“Swing Baby Swing” by royaltyfreemusicclips.com
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com. -
History repurposed with Edwards Inc.
About this episode: History repurposed with Edwards Inc.
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In the second episode of this series, Battleship Programs Director Danielle Wallace talks with Shawn Burch and Justin Avery of Edwards Inc., a local business that is creating a line of imaginative products with original Battleship steel.
Credits
“Swing Baby Swing” by royaltyfreemusicclips.com
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com. -
History, repurposed, with Capt. Terry Bragg
About this episode: History, repurposed
During periods of repairs to the Battleship, steel and teak from the Ship's hull and deck have been removed and replaced. But what to do with the original materials? Our answer: The Battle Star Collection of products. Learn about what's behind their creation and how they honor the USS NORTH CAROLINA and her crew. In the first episode of this series, Captain Terry Bragg, Executive Director of the Battleship, talks about the new project with Programs Director, Danielle Wallace.
Credits
“Swing Baby Swing” by royaltyfreemusicclips.com
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com. -
Finding Your Way at Sea
About this episode: Finding Your Way at Sea
Navy ships at sea today rely on GPS and state-of-the-art communication systems to find their way from point A to point B across vast oceans. That was not the case when the Showboat was commissioned in April 1941. Commander Chuck Gore joins us to talk about the Showboat's navigation system and the men who ensured that the Battleship reached her destinations.
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“Forces of Attraction” by scottholmesmusic.com
"Entering Port Au Prince" by scottholmesmusic.com
Oral History Interview, Cecil Terrill Jones, OH2009.15.3, Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Discover the Battleship
The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.
Customer Reviews
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You can learn from the cape fear unearthed episode but a podcast about it come on and live in Wilmington nc so yes
Enlightening and Informative
Does the battlewagon proud!