Historical Events tagged with "USS Nevada"
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USS Nevada Launches as First Standard-Type Battleship
The USS Nevada (BB-36) was launched on July 11, 1914, marking a significant advancement in naval engineering and warfare technology. The event took place at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey. The launch of the Nevada was particularly notable as she was the first battleship designed to meet the new 'standard-type' specification, which ensured consistency in design and performance among battleships for the U.S. Navy. Her construction was a response to the evolving naval arms race and represented a shift towards modernization in the fleet.
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