USS OHIO (BB-68)

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Ship's History

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS, James L. Mooney, ed., Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy, Washington

OHIO (BB-68)


Length Overall: 925"
Extreme Beam: 121'2"
Standard  Displacement: Tons: 63,221; Mean Draft 36'2"
Designed Complement: Off.: 2149
Armament:
 Main:
  (12) 16"/50
 Secondary:
  (20)  5"/54 AA
Armor : Belt: 16 1/8"
        Turrets: 22 1/2"
        Deck:
            Main:                2 1/4"
            2nd (armor) deck:    7 1/3"
            3rd (splinter) deck: 3/4"
        Conning Tower: 18"
Designed Speed: 28
Designed Shaft Horsepower: 172,000
Engines: Type: Turbine, geared drive
Screws: 4
Boilers: No.: 8
class. MONTANA

A fourth OHIO (BB-68) was authorized 19 July 1940, and her construction assigned to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Construction was canceled 21 July 1943.

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