Memorial walkway around Battleship dedicated to veterans

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — One of North Carolina’s most visited attractions has a new addition for visitors of any age or physical capability. The USS North Carolina unveiled a new walkway Thursday.

The SECU Memorial Walkway will give visitors to the battleship a nearly 360 degree visual of the vessel.

Veterans, including those who served on the WWII ship, took part in this afternoon ceremony.

The multi-year multi-million dollar project solely through private donations and state funding.

It stretches roughly a kilometer around the battleship that’s open to the public year round.

It’s just one of many new additions coming to the park around the battleship but most important because it allows anyone to see the ship from all angles.