USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia
USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, was the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 30th state. Her keel was laid down on 25 January 1941 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. She was launched on 7 December 1943 sponsored by Mrs. Walter S. Goodland, and commissioned on 16 April 1944, with Captain Earl E. Stone in command.
After her trials and initial training in the Chesapeake Bay, Wisconsin departed Norfolk, Virginia, on 7 July 1944, bound for the British West Indies. Following her shakedown, conducted out of Trinidad, the third Iowa-class battleship to join the Fleet returned to her builder's yard for post-shakedown repairs and alterations.
On 24 September 1944, Wisconsin sailed for the west coast, transited the Panama Canal, and reported for duty with the Pacific Fleet on 2 October. The battleship later moved to Hawaiian waters for training exercises and then headed for the Western Caroline Islands. Upon reaching Ulithi on 9 December, she joined Admiral William F. Halsey's Third Fleet.
Wisconsin earned five battle stars for her World War II service and one for the Korean War. The ship also received the Navy Unit Commendation for service during the first Gulf War.
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Olde Towne Photos 49 months ago | reply
The "Lighthouse Story" is an urban legend. But the "Wisky" was recommisioned in 1988 and saw action in the Persian Gulf before retiring for the 3rd time. Good shot, btw :-)
www.usswisconsin.org/General/Ships History.htm
Karon 47 months ago | reply
Oddly, this photo is being used by an online news site to illustrate Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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dbking 47 months ago | reply
Thanks for the heads up Karon, I've attached a note to it requesting that the info be corrected and credited as stipulated by the creative commons license that it is being used under. If it is is not changed I will take further action to ensure that it is no longer available to them.
lloyd fleming 46 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called We, How Served, and we'd love to have this added to the group!