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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1941/09/23 Fore River Shipyard Naval Architect Launched
1942/05/12 United States Navy Owner Commissioned
1944/01/30 Massachusetts shells Kwajalein Battle of Kwajalein

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Particulars for USS MASSACHUSETTS:
Boat Type Battleship
Vehicle Type Boat
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Military
Level of Significance National
Historic Use Naval Facility
Owner Private
Ship class S Dakota Class Battleship
Boat Type Ship
Sight Category Vehicle
Historic Use Water-related



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 76002269
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: Bethlehem Steel Co.
Architectural Style: Other
Attribute: S. Dakota class battleship
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Military
Applicable Criteria: Event
Criteria Consideration: Significance of less than fifty years
Significant Year: 1941, 1945
Historic Function: Transportation, Defense
Historic Sub-Function: Naval facility, Water-related
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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