🎵🎶 Caissons go rolling alooooong! 🎶🎵 Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible history and significance behind the famous "Caisson Song!” The Caisson Song, also known as "The Caissons Go Rolling Along" later to become The Army Song is a traditional military marching song that holds a special place in the hearts of #Redlegs around the world. But what exactly is a "caisson"? 🤔 Well, a caisson refers to a two-wheeled cart or wagon that was originally used to transport artillery ammuniti

The key to keeping a dry dock dry is the caisson shown here in our latest Dry Dockuseries video! Once we entered dry dock and confirmed we were lined up on the blocks, the caisson was brought back and we could drain the dock. #DryDockNJ #militaryhistory #maritimehistory #interestingthings #history #navyships #ships #usnavy #battleship #historicships #philly #museumsoftiktok #drydock #drydocking | Battleship New Jersey