USS Nevada Commissioned 98 Years Ago

MARCH 11TH, 1916: America's first super-dreadnaught, the USS Nevada, was commissioned yesterday, 98 years ago. It was the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. //// Classified a super-dreadnaught because of its massive size, weight, triple gun turrets (mounting three big guns instead of the standard two per turret), more efficient turbines and used oil instead of coal. //// It did not fight in World War I, but was at Pearl Harbor and was the only battleship able to get underway. It was damaged with casualties, but not sunk. Intentionally grounded, it was repaired and later took part in other battles. //// The USS Nevada was sunk after the war in 1948 as part of fleet training exercises. //// --GreGen