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USS Mississippi

New Mexico-class battleship
USS Mississippi, the second of three members of the New Mexico class of battleship, was the third ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 20th state. Wikipedia
Length: 624′
Launched: January 25, 1917
Construction started: April 5, 1915
Armor: Belt: 8–13.5 in (203–343 mm); Turret face: 18 in (457 mm); Conning tower: 16 in (406 mm); Decks: 3.5 in (89 mm)
Commissioned: 18 December 1917
Complement: 55 officers; 1,026 enlisted