The Battleship New Jersey begins its trip home on Friday. What you should know
The Battleship New Jersey will begin its two-part trip home on Friday, June 14.
This first trip comes nearly three months after the ship made its historic move to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for drydock and repairs — the first time the vessel left Camden's Waterfront in more than two decades.
The battleship on Friday is to cross the river to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal, where it will stay for six days in preparation to return to Camden for a homecoming celebration.
But that's not all.
Keep an eye on the Courier-Post's social media on Friday for behind-the-scenes access to the battleship's trek across the Delaware and video from the voyage.
More: What the battleship means for Camden, and how it ended up here
Battleship New Jersey return celebration
The battleship is to return to Camden on June 21.
Doors will open at the ship's pier in Camden at 11 a.m., and the 887-foot ship is expected to return at around 1:24 p.m.
Attendees are expected to make a $10 donation at the gate in order to participate in games, live music, food and drinks and more. Children under 12 can enter free.
Guests can park along Clinton Street, in Lot 1 across from the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion as well as at the Waterfront Garage.
LOOK: Battleship New Jersey departs Camden for historic dry dock maintenance project
Kaitlyn McCormick writes about trending issues and community news across South Jersey for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times. If you have a story she should tell, email her at kmccormick@gannett.com. And subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Battleship New Jersey to start trip home to Camden on June 14
