USS New Jersey: Repair Journey to Philadelphia

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USS New Jersey: Repair Journey to Philadelphia
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The USS New Jersey, a historic battleship, is set to be moved from its dock in Camden to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for extensive maintenance work, including repainting the hull, fixing the anti-corrosion system, and inspecting through-hull openings. The ship, built in the 1940s in Philadelphia, is the most decorated battleship in Navy history and has been a floating museum since 2011. It is scheduled to undergo two months of repairs before returning to its role as a museum.

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