A Soviet-made 152mm artillery shell hit the battleship amidship on its port side. The direct hit shattered the Wisconsin’s teak wood planking, shattered the shield of a 40mm gun mount and wounded ...

NORFOLK, Va. — USS Iowa veterans gathered at Naval Station Norfolk Saturday morning for their annual tribute to their fallen fellow sailors on the battleship. One by one, the names of the 47 sailors ...

On April 19, 1989, an explosion on board the USS Iowa killed 47 sailors. A memorial ceremony was held this Saturday.

The 9:30 a.m. ceremony will remember and honor the 47 sailors who lost their lives after a gun turret exploded on the USS ...

A ceremony to mark 36 years since a gun turret explosion killed 47 Sailors onboard USS Iowa is expected to take place on Saturday.

Constructed under the Virginia-class modular design program, Iowa integrates cutting-edge systems for undersea warfare, ...

USS Missouri and the Iowa-class battleships were larger and more lethal than their predecessors. When it comes to legendary ...

With the War Department’s gratitude, Iowa State and Wilhelm both received the Army Navy "E for Excellence" banner. Iowa State ...

The USS Laffey, a storied warship now docked at Patriots Point, remains a symbol of resilience and heroism decades after ...