U.S.S. New York (1912)
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| U.S.S. New York (1912) | |
|---|---|
| Hull Number: | BB-34 |
| Pendant Number: | 96 (Apr 18)[1] |
| Builder: | New York Navy Yard |
| Laid down: | 11 Sep, 1911 |
| Launched: | 30 Oct, 1912 |
| Commissioned: | 29 Aug, 1946 |
| Expended: | 8 Jul, 1948 |
| Fate: | as target |
U.S.S. New York was one of two New York class dreadnoughts completed for the U.S. Navy.
Service
New York was commissioned on 15 April, 1914, with Captain Thomas S. Rodgers in command.
In December, 1917, she was one of four American battleships to join the Grand Fleet, under the command of Captain Charles F. Hughes.[2]
Captains
- Captain Thomas S. Rodgers, 15 April, 1914[3] – 18 October, 1915[4][5][Inference]
- Captain Hugh Rodman, 18 October, 1915[6]
- Captain Charles F. Hughes, 21 October, 1916[7]
- Captain Edward L. Beach, 25 September, 1918[8]
- Captain William V. Pratt, 22 January, 1919[9]
- Captain Alfred W. Hinds, 17 November, 1921[10]
- Captain David E. Theleen, 4 June, 1924[11] – after 1 January, 1925[12]
- Captain Clarence A. Abele, 1 June, 1926[13] – 1928
- Captain Edward S. Jackson, before 1 January, 1930[14]
- Captain John S. Abbott, 14 June, 1934[15] – December, 1935[16]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 326.
- ↑ Grand Fleet Secret packs, Volume LXXXIV. The National Archives. ADM 137/1964. f. 411.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1915. p. 10.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1915. p. 10.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1916. p. 10.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1916. p. 10.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1917. pp. 12-13.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1919. pp. 14-15.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1920. pp. 12-13.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1922. pp. 12-13.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1925. pp. 14-15.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1925. pp. 14-15.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1928. pp. 12-13.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1930. pp. 14, 15.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1935. pp.20-21.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1936. p.19.
Bibliography
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