Project BB55
Research of the Battleship North Carolina
Research of the Battleship North Carolina
Port City Paranormal began investigating the battleship because we were simply curious, much
like many of you. We have had many cases through the years but visiting a site once or twice is
all that is allowed by many who call us for help. In reality one vigil is not enough to explain or
identify paranormal events.
The Battleship North Carolina is a rare opportunity to research the same haunting multiple
times, and to compare data gathered over time. We hope to achieve a tangible understanding
of this haunting and communicate it to all who are interested.
like many of you. We have had many cases through the years but visiting a site once or twice is
all that is allowed by many who call us for help. In reality one vigil is not enough to explain or
identify paranormal events.
The Battleship North Carolina is a rare opportunity to research the same haunting multiple
times, and to compare data gathered over time. We hope to achieve a tangible understanding
of this haunting and communicate it to all who are interested.
Our research helps us to understand the history of the Showboat, the war era, and the people who lived
and worked on board. We feel the paranormal investigations we conduct help to save a yet untapped
source of our heritage.
The Battleship North Carolina began her life in 1937 at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Forth in line to have
the name this was the first new construction battleship of WWII. Commissioned in 1941 she headed to
her home port Pearl Harbor.
Jokingly referred to as "The Showboat" while in New York harbor, The USS North Carolina lived up to
her nickname by being the most decorated battleship of WWII , earning 15 battle stars. The ship took
part in every major battle in the Pacific. During the time fighting Japan, she lost 10 men in combat and
had another 64 wounded.
Her Dead: August 24,1942, at the battle of the Eastern Solomons, the ship was strafed by a Japanese
plane, killing Geo. Conlon. September 15, 1942 the USS NC. was hit by a torpedo in her port quarter
abreast the forward 16 in turret. A hole the size of a truck was blown below the waterline. Albert S.Geary
was blown off the deck and lost at sea. Four other men; Wm. O. Skelton, Oscar.C. Stone, Ingwald Nelson
lost their lives. Leonard Pone was trapped when the water tight doors were sealed.
April 5,1945 while knocking down there kamikazes, three more men were killed: Edward E Brenn, John
M Watson and Carl E Karams. That same day Eldon Means was lost at sea when the kingfisher seaplane
flipped.
Several other deaths occurred on board: Robert Nelson was accidentally killed by the .30 cal machine gun,
Thurman Thompson died from a skull fracture, Millard R Nieman died from septicemia. Frank Merck
from an unspecified accident, Heney J Kobierski died of cardiac arrest,Norman Guilliam drowned at a
party on an island in the Marshal chain. Jesse F Nucholus was killed while on shore leave. Earl J.
Winthrop, of the USS Ticonderoga was transferred to the North Carolina and subsequently died of his
wounds.
and worked on board. We feel the paranormal investigations we conduct help to save a yet untapped
source of our heritage.
The Battleship North Carolina began her life in 1937 at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Forth in line to have
the name this was the first new construction battleship of WWII. Commissioned in 1941 she headed to
her home port Pearl Harbor.
Jokingly referred to as "The Showboat" while in New York harbor, The USS North Carolina lived up to
her nickname by being the most decorated battleship of WWII , earning 15 battle stars. The ship took
part in every major battle in the Pacific. During the time fighting Japan, she lost 10 men in combat and
had another 64 wounded.
Her Dead: August 24,1942, at the battle of the Eastern Solomons, the ship was strafed by a Japanese
plane, killing Geo. Conlon. September 15, 1942 the USS NC. was hit by a torpedo in her port quarter
abreast the forward 16 in turret. A hole the size of a truck was blown below the waterline. Albert S.Geary
was blown off the deck and lost at sea. Four other men; Wm. O. Skelton, Oscar.C. Stone, Ingwald Nelson
lost their lives. Leonard Pone was trapped when the water tight doors were sealed.
April 5,1945 while knocking down there kamikazes, three more men were killed: Edward E Brenn, John
M Watson and Carl E Karams. That same day Eldon Means was lost at sea when the kingfisher seaplane
flipped.
Several other deaths occurred on board: Robert Nelson was accidentally killed by the .30 cal machine gun,
Thurman Thompson died from a skull fracture, Millard R Nieman died from septicemia. Frank Merck
from an unspecified accident, Heney J Kobierski died of cardiac arrest,Norman Guilliam drowned at a
party on an island in the Marshal chain. Jesse F Nucholus was killed while on shore leave. Earl J.
Winthrop, of the USS Ticonderoga was transferred to the North Carolina and subsequently died of his
wounds.
Human beings are a combination of matter and
energy, neither can be destroyed. So what is left when
we die,? Why have these spirits stayed on, and what
can they tell us?
energy, neither can be destroyed. So what is left when
we die,? Why have these spirits stayed on, and what
can they tell us?
Thanks to the efforts of many school children BB55 was saved and
brought to Wilmington and dedicated in 1962. The Battleship
North Carolina is now a memorial to all those from North Carolina
who served and died in WWII.
On the following pages We have tried to consolidate all of our
investigations of the battleship and will add more information as we
continue our research.
We want to thank the Museum and Archives departments, and all
the staff for allowing us to continue our research. The evidence
presented is the property of Port City Paranormal. Everything you see
here is real. In some cases audio has been modified for the purpose
of clarity. We have verified all evidence to the best of our abilities.
brought to Wilmington and dedicated in 1962. The Battleship
North Carolina is now a memorial to all those from North Carolina
who served and died in WWII.
On the following pages We have tried to consolidate all of our
investigations of the battleship and will add more information as we
continue our research.
We want to thank the Museum and Archives departments, and all
the staff for allowing us to continue our research. The evidence
presented is the property of Port City Paranormal. Everything you see
here is real. In some cases audio has been modified for the purpose
of clarity. We have verified all evidence to the best of our abilities.
