{"product_id":"uss-new-jersey-bb-62-authentic-teak-deck-artifact","title":"USS New Jersey (BB-62) Authentic Teak Deck Artifact","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eOwn a genuine piece of American naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThis authentic teak wood artifact was reclaimed from the original deck of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eUSS New Jersey (BB-62)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most decorated battleship in United States Navy history. Once part of the active deck walked by sailors across multiple eras—from World War II through the Cold War—this solid teak section has been preserved and mounted for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThe artifact measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e11½ inches wide x 4 inches tall x 2 inches thick\u003c\/strong\u003e and is displayed on a custom stand featuring a teak plaque etched with \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e“Battleship New Jersey”\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its historical origin. Natural weathering, grain patterns, and age marks remain intact, making each piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eNo two artifacts are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eAuthentic teak wood from the deck of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eUSS New Jersey (BB-62)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eArtifact dimensions: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e11½\" W x 4\" H x 2\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eMounted on a freestanding display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eTeak identification plaque etched with \u003cem data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eBattleship New Jersey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eNatural variations in grain, color, and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eMuseum-issued historical artifact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eProceeds support the preservation of Battleship New Jersey Museum \u0026amp; Memorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eFor indoor display only. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct sunlight to preserve the wood’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eTeak decking was used aboard U.S. Navy battleships for its exceptional durability, resistance to rot, and performance in extreme marine environments. The USS \u003cem data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/em\u003e (BB-62) served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War—making this artifact a tangible connection to decades of naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battleship New Jersey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604867739948,"sku":"MISC-TEAK-NW2-DIS","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/8635\/3196\/files\/IMG_17232.heic?v=1770094000","url":"https:\/\/battleshipnewjersey.myshopify.com\/products\/uss-new-jersey-bb-62-authentic-teak-deck-artifact","provider":"Battleship New Jersey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}