Hero Ships — Season 1, Episode 10: USS New Jersey
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 13 episodes
Episode synopsis
America's most decorated surviving warship, the USS New Jersey has fought in more battles than any other fighting ship in US naval history. From WWII to Korea and Vietnam, Lebanon and Syria, the USS New Jersey was on the front lines, lending support in every major engagement. This episode of HERO SHIPS includes the emotionally stirring first reunion in three decades of two shipmates who served together on the USS New Jersey during Vietnam.
About Hero Ships
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.