Power Plant Program

Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship’s power plant. Learn in detail about the ship’s eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbogenerators, along with electrical distribution and water distillation. Our program features classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific. Adult learners will hear from experts about the ship’s power plant through a four-hour classroom presentation and behind-the-scenes ship exploration. $50 fee; Friends of the Battleship members and active military are $40. Fee does NOT include admission to the ship for the regular tour. The tour is for adults only and not appropriate for or for adults who may have difficulty climbing flights of stairs. Wear comfortable, warm, washable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Bring a camera, but no large backpacks. Registration and payment required by Friday, January 29. Your printed email confirmation that you bring with you is your admission ticket. There will be no walk up tickets available. Maximum 30 participants. Please call 910-251-5797x3001