Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (third from right, walking behind Marines) inspects the guard aboard the USS Wisconsin as a part of her Last Battleship Ceremony while docked in New York City. All others are unidentified.
This is an aerial view of the USS Wisconsin, under command by Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks from May 27th, 1957 till she was decommissioned on March 8, 1958.
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, center, talks with guest aboard the USS Wisconsin during the Last Battleship Ceremony held for the Wisconsin in New York City. A band is playing behind him. All others are unidentified.
The bow of the USS Wisconsin approaches New York City after disembarking from Norfolk, Virginia with prominent guests on board as a part of her pre-inactive overhaul to be placed out of commission.
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks is standing at the podium on the stage addressing the crowd during the USS Wisconsin's Last Battleship Ceremony in New York City. All others are unidentified.