USS North Carolina Naval Art Print – 16″ x 24″ Print Size. The USS North Carolina (BB 55) was commissioned April 9, 1940. During her shakedown period she steamed into and out of New York Harbor so many times she earned the nickname “The Show Boat”. She more than earned that nickname during her service in World War 2. Earning 15 battle stars, USS North Carolina was the most decorated American battleship of the war. This beautiful Giclee print measures 16″ x 24″ and is signed by the artist. Our Giclee prints are printed on Heavyweight Archival Matte paper with Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. The image is printed on paper with an extra 1 border to allow for matting or framing. Print title: “The Show Boat” BB 55 USS North Carolina, Battle of the Eastern Solomons, August 24-25, 1942. Check out our other items. A word about the quality of this print. In order to provide the highest quality artwork to our valued customers and patrons, this fine art print is printed by a professional printing company on heavyweight Archival Matte Paper using Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. Archival Matte paper features the following qualities. Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos. Neutral white surface for excellent color reproduction. 260 g, 9.5 mil weight for durability.