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Massachusetts (Battleship #2) BB-2 |
Coastal Battleship #2 |
Type: |
Battleship |
Class: |
Indiana (Class Overview) |
Builder: |
William Cramp & Sons Ship & Engine Building Philadelphia, Pa. |
Hull Number: |
Battleship #2 BB-2 |
Ordered: |
November 18, 1890 |
Commissioned: |
June 10, 1896 |
Keel Laid: |
June 25, 1891 |
Decommissioned: |
March 31, 1919 |
Launched: |
June 10, 1893 |
Stricken: |
November 22, 1920 |
Fate: |
Scuttled Jan. 6, 1921 1.5mi off Pensacola Pass, Fl. @ 30.17.45N - 87.18.45W and used as a target. Wreck can still be seen at low tide. |
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Combat Victories |
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Date
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Name |
Type |
Tons |
Nationality |
Notes |
July 5, 1898 |
Reina Mercedes |
Cruiser |
2,835 |
Spain |
Assisted |
Commanders |
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From |
To
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Name |
June 10, 1896 |
Captain Frederick Rodgers |
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June 9, 1917 |
Commander Clyde W. Kelly |
Notes |
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