USS Nevada

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    USS Nevada (BB-36), the third United States Navy ship to be named after the 36th state, was the lead ship of the two Nevada-class battleships. Launched in 1914, Nevada was a leap forward in dreadnought technology; four of her new features would be included on almost every subsequent US battleship: triple gun turrets, oil in place of coal for fuel, geared steam turbines for greater range, and the "all or nothing" armor principle. These features made Nevada, alongside her sister ship Oklahoma.

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    About USS Nevada

    USS Nevada (BB-36) was a groundbreaking battleship, named after the 36th state and leading the Nevada-class. Launched in 1914, it boasted innovative features like triple gun turrets, oil fuel, geared steam turbines, and 'all or nothing' armor. These advancements set a new standard for US battleships.

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    Naval history, World War I & II, battleship technology, and maritime warfare strategies.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I was the first battleship to launch an aircraft, a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane, from a pivot mount on Turret II on 12 January 1916.