Battleship New Jersey’s teak redecking project has been ongoing for the past few years. But do you know why teak is traditionally used for ship decks? Watch this video featuring Battleship Curator, Ryan Szimanski, to learn more about the history behind it!

But buttercup, I have a Battleship to maintain 😉

Gotta think it’s density and weight would be of concern above the waterline.

cool

Teak does not splinter unlike pine.

I'm glad there's closer captioning. My first thought was " it sounds like a party if they needed birthing compartments"

Teak also makes less-nasty splinters when hit.