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USS Pennsylvania (BB-38)


 

The second USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) was the lead ship of her class of US Navy "super-dreadnought" battleships.

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Lead ship - Her class - US Navy - Battleship

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She was laid down October 27 1913, by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia. She was launched on March 16 1915, sponsored by Elizabeth Kolb (daughter of Colonel Louis J. Kolb of Philadelphia), and commissioned June 12 1916, with Captain Henry B. Wilson in command.

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October 27 - 1913 - Newport News Shipbuilding - Newport News, Virginia - Launched - March 16 - 1915 - Elizabeth Kolb - Louis J. Kolb - Philadelphia - Commissioned - June 12 - 1916 - Henry B. Wilson

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