28K views · 195 reactions | USS New Jersey (BB-62) — caught in the...

2.2K views | USS New Jersey firing her main guns both to port and starboard in 1986, In a rare and thunderous display of naval firepower, USS New Jersey unleashed a broadside from both sides—her 16-inch guns shaking the sea and sky. This 1986 exercise reminded the world that even in the missile age, battleship muscle still had a place in modern warfare. Love warshisps? This is your place! Hit that follow button! #fblifestyle #sealife | Sea Life | Facebook

232K views · 6.3K reactions | After being mothballed in 1969, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was recommissioned in 1982. This TV news segment shows the 16" guns being fired for the first time in 13 years. Watch for Navy Secretary John Lehman's reaction to the blast. #FirepowerFriday | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

Approximately 45,000 sailors and Marines served aboard the USS New Jersey (BB-62) over its extensive career, spanning World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other conflicts; while designed for around 2,000 personnel, its crew size varied significantly, peaking at over 2,700 during WWII with increased anti-aircraft guns and dropping to around 1,500-1,800 by the 1980s. #bb62 #ussnewjersey #battleship #usnavy #reel | Ships & Models by Erick Navas