USS Battleship New Jersey Ghost Hunt, Camden, NJ
$149.00
Join us aboard the USS New Jersey, America’s most decorated battleship and paranormal hotspot, where the spirits of sailors lost in tragic accidents continue their eternal watch. Experience a night of ghost hunting in the same steel corridors where unexplained apparitions, disembodied voices, and mysterious shadow figures have been encountered by staff and visitors alike.
Event Time: 7PM – 1AM
Tickets are extremely limited!
18 and over, or 16 with a responsible adult.
Battleship New Jersey Ghost Hunts
As Featured on Ghost Hunters
Step aboard the USS New Jersey – the most decorated naval vessel still afloat and home to UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA that will challenge everything you believe about the afterlife!
From 1942 until 2001, this floating fortress served through four major conflicts, carrying over 45,000 souls through the terrors of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. But some of those souls NEVER LEFT!
Recent restoration work has UNLEASHED a tidal wave of paranormal activity throughout this massive steel labyrinth! Staff members regularly encounter FULL-BODIED APPARITIONS walking Broadway – the ship’s longest passageway – when the vessel is completely empty! One events team member came face-to-face with a sailor solid enough to nearly speak with, only to watch in horror as the figure VANISHED INTO THIN AIR!
The USS New Jersey carries the weight of TRAGIC DEATHS that explain the restless spirits that roam her decks after dark! During a routine training exercise, gunner’s mate Irving Doremus was HORRIFICALLY CRUSHED in the gun pit under a massive barrel – his spirit now said to patrol the very turret where he met his untimely end!
Even more CHILLING is the mysterious case of Seaman Fox, whose lifeless body was discovered inside the ship’s dumbwaiter! Whispers among the crew suggested he was DELIBERATELY PUSHED, but the investigation’s outcome remains suspiciously absent from official records. Is his vengeful spirit responsible for the OVERWHELMING SENSE OF DREAD that suddenly grips visitors in certain areas of the ship?!
The ward room still echoes with the final moments of Robert Oesterwind, the only sailor lost during combat, who succumbed to his wounds after being struck by shrapnel. Security guards report MASSIVE UNEXPLAINED BANGS that SHAKE THE ENTIRE SHIP, followed by disembodied voices calling from the darkness of the birthing areas!
Not all presences aboard are malevolent! The Captain’s Cabin emanates a mysterious PROTECTIVE AURA, often accompanied by the unexplained scent of perfume! In the nearby Admiral’s Passageway, an events manager was SAVED FROM INJURY when an INVISIBLE FORCE grabbed her mid-fall and set her upright!
From the engine room where phantom sailors stand eternal watch to the brig where voices call from empty cells, every corner of this historic vessel holds SECRETS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED! Multiple eyewitnesses report a MYSTERIOUS SHADOW FIGURE that appears on the fantail after sunset – could it be one of the victims of the RUMORED MURDER that took place aboard in the 1980s?!
This is YOUR chance to walk the same steel corridors where thousands lived, fought, and sometimes DIED for their country! Our exclusive overnight ghost hunt gives you unprecedented access to areas normally closed to the public, using professional equipment to document YOUR encounters with the unknown!
The dead are waiting aboard America’s most storied battleship – ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO MEET THEM?! Limited spaces available – BOOK YOUR PARANORMAL ADVENTURE TODAY before this opportunity VANISHES like the apparitions that haunt these historic decks!
What's Included?
Your event at the USS New Jersey includes:
- Entire night investigation with the Haunted Rooms America team,
- Exclusive access to the entire ship, including all the most haunted areas,
- Use of the latest and greatest paranormal equipment,
- Free time to conduct your own investigations,
- Snacks and refreshments
Event Details
Time: 7 PM – 1 AM ET
Location: 100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103
During the hotter months, it can get quite warm below decks, so we recommend wearing light clothing, and bringing refreshments with you.
Ample parking is available on the site of the museum.
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
And of course, bring your phone/camera with you, the more pictures we have the better chance we have of capturing something!
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
History
The USS New Jersey stands apart from other naval vessels not just for her impressive combat record, but for her remarkable adaptability across decades of evolving warfare. Unlike her Iowa-class sisters, New Jersey served as a technological bridge between different eras of naval combat.
The Political Birth of a Battleship
What’s rarely emphasized about New Jersey is her political origin story. While most battleships were commissioned purely for military needs, New Jersey was specifically named by President Roosevelt to repay a political debt to New Jersey Governor Charles Edison, who had secured crucial votes for Roosevelt in the 1940 election by advocating for battleship construction at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
The Admiral’s Ship
New Jersey developed a unique reputation as the preferred flagship for high-ranking admirals. Both Spruance and Halsey chose her during WWII, giving her a front-row seat to strategic decision-making that other battleships rarely experienced. This positioning meant New Jersey was often at the command center of major Pacific operations rather than serving as just another gun platform.
The Technological Chameleon
What truly distinguishes New Jersey’s history is her remarkable evolution. She began as a traditional battleship in WWII, transformed into a specialized shore bombardment platform in Korea, became a precision firing platform in Vietnam, and finally emerged as a missile-equipped modern warship in the 1980s. Each transformation represented not just equipment changes but fundamental shifts in naval doctrine.
The Controversial Lebanese Deployment
The most contested chapter in New Jersey’s history came during her 1983-84 deployment off Lebanon. Her powerful shells were directed at Druze and Syrian positions, with over 300 shells fired in a single day during February 1984. This massive show of force proved divisive – while it demonstrated American resolve, many critics argue it fundamentally shifted the U.S. from a neutral peacekeeper to an active participant in the conflict, potentially contributing to anti-American sentiment in the region.
The Speed Record Holder
In 1968, during her recommissioning sea trials, New Jersey achieved 35.2 knots and maintained this speed for six hours – setting a world record for battleships that still stands today. This exceptional speed gave her operational capabilities beyond what naval planners had originally envisioned for battleships.
The Perpetual Return
Perhaps most fascinating is New Jersey’s repeated cycle of decommissioning and recommissioning – three complete cycles compared to the typical single lifecycle of most naval vessels. She developed an almost mythical quality of returning whenever the nation faced a new conflict, adapting to each era’s challenges with different weapons, electronics, and missions.
The Third Turret That Survived
During her 1980s modernization, New Jersey narrowly escaped having her aft 16-inch gun turret removed to accommodate additional missile systems or aircraft facilities. This conservation of her original design, which was actively considered but ultimately rejected, preserved her historical integrity and fighting capability.
New Jersey’s story isn’t just about combat statistics or technological specifications. It’s about her remarkable adaptability across five decades of naval warfare, her political origins, her controversial deployments, and her persistent returns to service when needed. These elements make her not just the most decorated American battleship but perhaps the most historically significant one as well.
FAQS
What Should I Expect on an Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
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My son and I had a truly unforgettable experience at the Rock Island Roadhouse. The team that ran this event were all very knowledgeable of the history of the location as well as all of the equipment that they use. There were I think around 50 people total that attended and they broke us out into 4 separate groups. The first 4 hours of the night that were spent in the group setting taking turns with each team member didn't have much activity going on, however, once we were able to explore on our own the last 2 hours, we had some AMAZING activity! We even picked up what sounded like two whispering words in response to our questions! I highly recommend this group!
Did the Battleship North Carolina on April 3rd. I've already booked again for August. The hosts (Both physical and spiritual) were amazing. Recorded several EVP's throughout the night. Some very strong responses with dousing rods. Always skeptical about them, but there were strong responses, especially when we started talking to them like the military members they were. At one point I asked if they wished they had women on Battleships, he replied with a strong "Yes" and my Ghost Box replied with the word "Seductive". He really liked one of the young ladies with us. Turns out she was 18 and he was 20 when he died. Can't wait to do this again!
Just did a tour with this group on the Battleship North Carolina. Absolutely wonderful experience!! My husband and I will definitely be booking again. The leaders are super nice, respectful, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!!
Just finished our VIP overnight at Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah! Ms. Venita and Julie were the absolute best! They both made sure we knew what we were doing with equipment, and gave us a fantastic guided tour and explained the history so well. Venita especially made an impression on my group. She is super friendly and definitely knows what she's doing. Can't wait to see her again! I wouldn't want anyone else!
My dad, my sister-in-law, and I stayed at The Metropolitan for a paranormal investigation, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of history — but what made our stay exceptional was the incredible staff, Julie and Venita. These two amazing women went above and beyond the entire time we were there. They walked us through all the investigation equipment, helped guide us throughout the night, and made us feel completely comfortable and right at home. Their hospitality was top-notch — from the snacks and drinks they provided to the delicious hot chocolate they made for us during our late-night exploring. Their kindness, patience, and passion for what they do turned our stay into something truly special. If you’re looking for a place filled with charm, comfort, and staff who genuinely care, The Metropolitan Hotel is the perfect choice. Our overnight stay exceeded every expectation. Highly recommend! I wouldn't want anyone else to tour with!! 👻✨🍫
My son and I went to belles grove plantation and it was the best time! We enjoyed everything! Miss V was great! We got a few pictures of something in the windows and I actually started crying which I NEVER would let my son see me cry! It was kinda spooky but awesome at the same time! The team is great and I highly recommend going on one of their tours! Thank u all for a great experience
I had an amazing experience with Haunted Rooms America at the Belle Grove Plantation in King George, VA. The staff was very informative and helpful explaining the various pieces of equipment.
We had such a great experience at the Metropolitan Hotel in Paducah Kentucky. 10/10 would recommend.
Super fun evening! would definitely recommend doing anything they are offering.
