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Swarm of bees makes home on Battleship Wisconsin in Norfolk

Staff members at Nauticus shut down a section of Battleship Wisconsin where a swarm of bees was.

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The aft bow of Battleship Wisconsin was abuzz Wednesday afternoon.

Someone who was on the ship in Downtown Norfolk found a swarm of bees on the aft bow. Nauticus staff members closed that section of the Wisconsin until a licensed beekeeper could get there. The beekeeper removed and relocated the swarm.

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Bees Swarm Battleship Wisconsin in Norfolk

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Max Lonzanida, Naval History and Heritage Command

A swarm of bees was discovered on the aft brow of the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The swarm set up their nest on the aft-brow leading off the Battleship, prompting staff members to close the area to visitors while a beekeeper arrives to relocate the nest.

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Battleship Wisconsin and South Hampton Roads Museums Forum Facebook pages posted photos of the swarm:

Post by Southhamptonroadsmuseumsforum.