Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s battleships have long been symbols of naval power and versatility, each with a unique and storied history. -The USS Washington made history by sinking the ...

Laid down in 1937, USS Washington entered service in May 1941, ... Washington subjected Kirishima to a withering, point blank barrage of sixteen- and five-inch shells, ...

USS Washington veterans want people to know its remarkable story, once kept secret Tight lips sink ship's legacy Seattle Post-Intelligencer Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...