Why America’s Battleship Graveyard is Forgotten (Philadelphia’s Abandoned Ships) - IT’S HISTORY

Play Call of War FREE on PC, iOS or Android: Receive a unique starter pack, only available for the next 30 days! Outside the Philadelphia International Airport is a shipyard of old and decrepit vessels, but they weren’t always that way. Among these ships are some of the United States Navy’s most storied vessels, heroes of countless wars, and great storied histories. And while their fates are not as glorious as their pasts, one vessel that once rested here is truly the stuff of legend. Join this channel to get access to perks: IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. Chapters: 0:00 - Why does Philadelphia have a battleship graveyard? 2:01 - USS Barry 5:45 - USS John F. Kennedy 9:17 - USS Ticonderoga V 11:44 - USS New Jersey » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@ » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Gregory Back Editor - Rishi Mittal Host - Ryan Socash This videos is sponsored by Call of War » SOURCES » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section. Correction: USS Ticonderoga V was scrapped in 2020.