USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO

WILMINGTON, NC

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The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission is a non-profit organization responsible for the preservation and operation of the USS North Carolina battleship, which served during World War II. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the battleship is a major tourist attraction and museum, visited by thousands of people each year.

The commission was founded in 1960, with the goal of acquiring and restoring the USS North Carolina battleship, which had been decommissioned in 1947 and was at risk of being scrapped. After a successful fundraising campaign, the commission was able to purchase the battleship in 1961 and began the process of restoring it.

Today, the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the battleship, as well as the museum and educational programs on board. Visitors can explore the battleship's interior, including the engine room, mess hall, and sleeping quarters, as well as the deck and gun turrets. The museum features exhibits on the ship's history and life on board, as well as displays on World War II and naval warfare.

The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the USS North Carolina and honoring the men who served on her during the war. Through its educational programs and exhibits, the commission aims to inspire future generations to learn about and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who served in the military.

USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WILMINGTON NC. US MID #8403700752

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Battleship North Carolina The 35,000-ton battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Battleship North Carolina Battleship North Carolina was the first of ten fast battleships to join the fleet in World War II in 1941. NORTH CAROLINA and her sister ship, WASHINGTON, comprised the NORTH CAROLINA class, a 35,000-ton battleship class. She is now permanently docked at Wilmington as a museum.
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USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO
1 BATTLESHIP ROAD
WILMINGTON
NC
28401

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USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO Information

MID # 8403700752
Name USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO
Alternate Name USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP COMMISSIO
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 566024063
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.234706, -77.953289
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 011500
US Census Block: 2093