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Here’s what happened when North Korea actually hit an American battleship
A Soviet-made 152mm artillery shell hit the battleship amidship on its port side. The direct hit shattered the Wisconsin’s ...
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Veterans gather to commemorate 36th anniversary of deadly USS Iowa turret explosion
NORFOLK, Va. — USS Iowa veterans gathered at Naval Station Norfolk Saturday morning for their annual tribute to their fallen fellow sailors on the battleship. One by one, the names of the 47 sailors ...
USS Iowa memorial ceremony remembers fallen sailors of 1989 explosion
The 9:30 a.m. ceremony will remember and honor the 47 sailors who lost their lives after a gun turret exploded on the USS ...
Ceremony to mark 36 years since deadly explosion onboard USS Iowa
A ceremony to mark 36 years since a gun turret explosion killed 47 Sailors onboard USS Iowa is expected to take place on Saturday.
US Navy Commissions Fast-Attack Submarine USS Iowa Commissioned with Tomahawk Missiles, Deep-Dive Capability
Constructed under the Virginia-class modular design program, Iowa integrates cutting-edge systems for undersea warfare, ...
Navy to honor fallen sailors of USS Iowa explosion
The U.S. Navy will honor the 47 locally-based sailors who died in an explosion on the USS Iowa on April 19, 1989. The ...
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The Iowa-class USS Missouri Battleship Brought Carnage to Japan
USS Missouri and the Iowa-class battleships were larger and more lethal than their predecessors. When it comes to legendary ...
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The Navy Sent 4 Iowa-Class Battleships to Fight North Korea
The Iowa-class battleships, the last and largest battleships built by the U.S. Navy, played a crucial role during the Korean War. -Reactivated from reserve status, the USS Missouri, Iowa, New Jersey, ...