USS North Carolina
Survived
| Type | Battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | North Carolina |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 9 × 16 in (406 mm)/45 caliber Mark 6 guns |
The first American battleship completed since 1923. Her anti-aircraft fire helped shield Enterprise at the Eastern Solomons. Hit by one of I-19's torpedoes in September 1942.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 9 × 16 in (406 mm)/45 caliber Mark 6 guns
- 20 × 5 in (127 mm)/38 caliber dual-purpose guns
- 16 × 1.1 in (28 mm) anti-aircraft guns
- 18 × .50-cal machine guns
Armour
- Belt: 12 in (305 mm)
- Gun turret: 16 in (406 mm)
- Deck: 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Conning tower: 14.7 in (373 mm)
| Builder | New York Naval Shipyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 27 October 1937 |
| Launched | 13 June 1940 |
| Commissioned | 9 April 1941 |
| Displacement | Standard: 35,000 long tons (35,562 t) Full load: 44,800 long tons (45,519 t) |
| Length | 728 ft 9 in (222.12 m) |
| Speed | 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph) |
| Complement | 1,800 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
13 June 1940
Battle of the Eastern Solomons
Survived
24–25 August 1942
Screened Enterprise
Sinking of Wasp
Damaged
15 September 1942
One torpedo hit
Decommissioned
Survived
27 June 1947