From the Wilmington (NC) Star-News Back Then column where they look at old stories.
JULY 7, 1961-- NC Governor Terry Sanford formally received the deed to 21 acres of land on Eagle Island after paying $30,000 to the Atlantic Coastline Railroad from the state's Battleship Fund (which, as a schoolchild, I contributed some dimes and quarters). This particular money, however came from a private donor.
This was to be where the battleship was to have its permanent berth.
AUGUST 3, 1961-- A large floating crane was removing debris and sand out of the USS North Carolina berthing site. The sand was being placed behind dikes as they were preparing a foundation for parking.
Plans called for the North Carolina to leave Bayonne, New Jersey September 6th and arrive at the Wilmington State Ports Authority docks September 13th and to its permanent berth Sept. 16th.
The "Showboat" Comes Home. --Cooter
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