USS Nevada
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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.