U.S. Battleship Minnesota - (BB 22)

From Collection of Charles Jacobus

BB 22 MINNESOTA (Connecticut Class)

Designed Complement: Officers: 42; Enlisted: 838

Armament:

Main:

• (4) 12"/45
• (8) 8"/45
• (12) 7"/45

Secondary:

• (20) 3"/50 (2) 1 pdr.
• (12) 3 pdr. (BB 21-22) (2) .30 cal. (BB 21-22)

Designed Speed: 18
Designed Indicated Horsepower: 16,500

Engines: Manufacturer: NN (BB 22);

• Type: Vert. 3-Exp. Recip.
• Boilers: Manufacturer: BW;
• No.: 12
• Fuel (coal): Tons: 2387 (BB 22)

The US Battleship Minnesota was commissioned in 1907, was stricken and decommissioned in 1921.