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Nevada-class battleship
NameNevada-class battleship
Ship typeBattleship
Displacement29,000 long tons (29,000 tonnes)
Length583 ft (178 m)
Beam99 ft (30 m)
Draft8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Speed21 kn (24 mph; 39 km/h)

Nevada-class battleship The Nevada-class battleship was a class of two battleships built for the United States Navy in the early 20th century. These ships, USS Nevada (BB-36) and USS Oklahoma (BB-37), were notable for their "all or nothing" armor and oil-fired propulsion. The Nevada-class design influenced subsequent battleship designs, including the Pennsylvania-class and Arizona-class.

Design and description

The Nevada-class battleships were designed by the Bureau of Ships under the direction of Admiral William F. Halsey Jr.. The ships had a displacement of 29,000 long tons (29,000 tonnes) and a length of 583 ft (178 m). The class featured a "three-stacked" funnel design and an island superstructure. The ships were powered by 12 Babcock & Wilcox boilers, which provided steam to two General Electric turbines, producing 26,500 shaft horsepower.

The Nevada-class battleships were equipped with 10 14-inch /45-caliber guns, arranged in two turrets of three guns each and one turret of four guns. The ships' secondary armament consisted of 21 5-inch /51-caliber guns. The class also featured an extensive armor system, with a 13-inch (330 mm) thick belt armor and 3-inch (76 mm) thick deck armor.

Construction and service history

The two Nevada-class battleships were built at Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington, and New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey, respectively. USS Nevada (BB-36) was laid down on 4 April 1914, while USS Oklahoma (BB-37) was laid down on 20 January 1914. Both ships were commissioned in 1916.

Ships in class

* USS Nevada (BB-36) * USS Oklahoma (BB-37)

Operational history

The Nevada-class battleships served in World War I and World War II. During World War I, both ships patrolled the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. In the 1920s and 1930s, the ships underwent a series of modernizations, including the installation of new fire control systems and anti-aircraft guns.

During World War II, both ships were present at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. USS Oklahoma (BB-37) was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor, while USS Nevada (BB-36) was beached and later refloated and repaired. USS Nevada (BB-36) went on to serve in several amphibious assaults, including the Invasion of Normandy and the Invasion of Iwo Jima.

Legacy and significance

The Nevada-class battleships played a significant role in the development of United States Navy battleship design. The "all or nothing" armor scheme and oil-fired propulsion became standard features of subsequent battleship designs. The class also influenced the design of aircraft carriers, including the Lexington-class and Yorktown-class.

The Nevada-class battleships' service history also highlights the importance of naval gunfire and amphibious warfare in World War II. The class's performance in combat, particularly during the Invasion of Normandy and the Invasion of Iwo Jima, demonstrated the value of battleships in supporting ground troops.

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