October 4, 1898: Launch of the Illinois Battleship #7 at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Illinois Battleship #7 at Newport News Shipbuilding in 1901.

January 6, 1902: Illinois Battleship #7 in a floating drydock at New Orleans, Louisiana.

The 13"/35 aft turret of the USS Illinois Battleship #7.

USS Illinois Battleship #7 seen in the early 1900's.