Re: For you WWII history buffs...
Thanks Parrott...
Missouri BB-63 was the last BB to be placed in service though the next to last to be laid down.
Wisconsin BB-64 was the last to be laid down, and also, accidentally the largest.
After repair to her bow she is 3" longer than her sisters
Two other ships of this class were started but never completed. Kentucky BB-66 had her bow removed to repair the Wisconsin.
Almost a year ago today the Sec of the Navy removed the Wisconsin from the mothball fleet and it will be turned over to the museum authority in Norfolk, VA
Of the four ships in this class only the Iowa is not on public display.
Citing opposition to the Iraq war and the Navy's policy regarding homosexuality the San Francisco city council rejected a proposal to berth the Iowa there as a museum.
Jinx
