From DiamondheadHike.org.
Diamondhead Battery 407 (1943-1944) was originally constructed to mount the Arizona's guns and originally also its turrets as well. Only the two aft turrets were salvageable. However, there were huge delays in installing the batteries. Everything had been underwater for months and when the parts were salvaged, it was not done with the idea of reuse. Cuts were made in the wrong places and parts were missing.
The guns were over thirty years old and had been modified, making the procurement of replacement parts nearly impossible. The battery is currently being used by the Hawaii National Guard.
Getting More Use Out of Your Guns. --GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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