A Visual Tour of Battleship USS New Jersey

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USS New Jersey is the most decorated American battleship. After serving in four wars, USS New Jersey is now retired in Camden NJ, across the Delaware River from where she was built. Like her sisters (Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin), USS New Jersey is now open to visitors.

A Visual Tour of Battleship USS New Jersey is a photographic exploration of the entire ship, from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the chain locker. The coverage includes both areas area of the ship that are not open to the public. There are nearly six hundred illustrations, including complete deck plans. The photographs capture areas of USS New Jersey that have never appeared in print before. The book also includes comparative photographs showing the other Iowa-class battleships: USS Iowa, USS Missouri, and USS Wisconsin.

The book is divided into sections for each deck, with additional sections for the engine rooms, fire rooms, and sixteen-inch turrets. Each section has plans that are keyed to the photograph locations. The captions describe in detail the functions of the ship.

Review

No historian has ever dug as deep into the original blueprints and explored as much of an Iowa-class battleship as John Miano. His research has produced the most accurate rendering of USS New Jersey ever modeled and I reference his research frequently in exhibits aboard USS New Jersey, and in the museum’s YouTube videos. His scholarship has broadened my understanding of my own museum ship.
-Ryan Szimanski, Executive Director of the Historic Naval Ships Association and the Curator for Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial

Leaving no decks untouched and from stem to stern, the author has compiled a book richly illustrated and well-researched accompanied text covering the battleship New Jersey’s arrangement and systems. With many subjects being examined for the first time in a publication, this in-depth book augments previous warship publications on the greatly admired Iowa-Class battleships and should be a welcomed addition to every naval enthusiast’s bookshelf.
-David Way, Curator for Battleship USS Iowa

The author has saved you countless hours of pouring over hard to find blueprints and schematics that span over almost 40 years containing numerous changes so that you can easily see the layout of one of the finest warships ever put to sea. Many areas not accessible to the public and not seen since possibly the 1980’s. A true behind the scenes look at the worlds most decorated Battleship, stem to stern and top to bottom without leaving the comfort of your home.
-Keith Nitka, Battleship Operations Manager, Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin and Battleship Wisconsin Veteran 1990-1991

A Visual Tour of Battleship USS New Jersey
A Visual Tour of Battleship USS New Jersey

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