Battleship New Jersey arrives in Paulsboro before returning to Camden

Friday, June 14, 2024
Battleship New Jersey docks in Paulsboro before heading back to Camden
The historic ship departed from the Navy Yard on Friday and will dock in Paulsboro for six days before heading home to Camden on June 20.

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- The Battleship New Jersey was on the move again Friday it made its way to Paulsboro for a few days.

The historic USS New Jersey battleship left the Philadelphia Navy Yard. around 8 a.m. on Friday, where it has been dry-docked while undergoing maintenance.

Chopper 6 was overhead as tug boats manuvered the battleship through the Delaware River.

The historic ship departed from the Navy Yard on Friday and will dock in Paulsboro for six days before heading home to Camden on June 20.

The ship arrived in Paulsboro around 10:30 a.m., where it will dock for six days before returning home to Camden next Thursday afternoon.

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Some people paid cash to be on the battleship for each leg of this journey.

Limited tickets are available to ride aboard the ship for both legs of this journey, but they're not cheap! Each ticket costs approximately $3,000. Click here to learn more.

Battleship New Jersey moves to location where it will be dry docked for maintenance