In May 1956, a Navy PR cruise off the East Coast turned disastrous when heavy fog and a radar outage left destroyer USS Eaton ...

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NORFOLK, Va. — Tuesday marks 80 years since the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Wisconsin. The ship, anchored by Nauticus, is known as one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the Navy.

Summary and Key Points: The USS Wisconsin, a heavily armed battleship known as “Big Whiskey,” served in World War II, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm. -Renowned for its impressive firepower ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Battleship Wisconsin is celebrating 80 years since its commissioning! To celebrate the ship's anniversary, a time capsule ceremony was held on Tuesday. The capsule, which includes ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Nauticus is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Wisconsin by offering free admission to active duty military members and veterans this April. That ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — To some it’s just a Hampton Roads tourist attraction, but to others the Battleship Wisconsin means so much more. Operations Manager Keith Nitka oversees day-to-day operations on ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Visitors to Norfolk's Battleship Wisconsin on Saturday and Sunday can meet veterans of the ship and take guided tours of its steel halls. It's all part of Nauticus' celebration honoring ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – This Saturday, Nauticus will kick off the Battleship Wisconsin’s 80th commissioning anniversary with a special onboarding celebration. The USS Wisconsin will start off the ...