![]() The present cruiser New York will be rechristened the Manhattan. Her displacement is only 6,315 tons, while the new Texas will be of 27,000 tons displacement. This selection of names for the two most powerful vessels in the United States navy, which was made by Secretary of the Navy Meyer, will necessitate the changing of the designations of two warships already in commission, for at present there is the Texas, a second class battleship, which will be renamed San Marcos in honor of a city of Texas. ![]() Texas will be the name of the vessel which, as provided by the last naval bill, will be constructed by a private contractor while the New York dreadnought will be built by the government at the New York navy yard. New York and Texas are the names of the two new battleships authorized at the last session of congress. Stricken 21 April 1948.įate: Preserved as a memorial, San Jacinto Battlefield, 3523 Highway 134, La Porte TX, 77571.Texas. Operational and Building Data: Laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA, 17 April 1911. Machinery, 28,100 IHP Vertical, triple expansion engines, 2 screws. Armor, 12" Belt, 14" Turrets, 3" Decks, 12" Conning Tower. ![]() New York Class Battleship: Displacement 27,000 Tons, Dimensions, 573' (oa) x 95' 3" x 29' 7" (Max). NavSource Online: Battleship Photo Archive BB-35 USS TEXAS Radio Call Sign: November - Alpha - Delta - Victor Please Take A Moment To Let Us Know So That We Can Correct Any Problems And Make Your Visit As Enjoyable And As Informative As Possible. Please Report Any Broken Links Or Trouble You Might Come Across To The Webmaster.
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