U.S. Battleship Missouri (BB 11)

From the collection of Charles Jacobus
Maine Class - Maine (BB 10), Missouri (BB 11) and Ohio (BB 12)

Built at Newport News SB Co., Newport News, Va.
Keel laid 2/7/00, Commissioned 12/1/03
Capt. W. S. Cowles commanding

Designed Complement: Officers.: 40; Enlisted: 521

Armament:
Main:

• (4) 12"/45
• (16) 6"/50

• (6) 3"/50 (6) 1 pdr.
• (8) 3 pdr. (2) .30 cal.
• Torpedo Tubes: (2) 18" submerged

Designed Speed: 18
Designed Indicated Horsepower: 16,000
Engines: Manufacturer: NN (BB 11);

• Type: Vert. 3-Exp. Recip.
• Boilers: Manufacturer: Thornycraft (NN) (BB 11);
  Type: FT; NO.: 12 (BB 11)
• Fuel (coal): Tons: 1837 (BB 11)

The US Battleship Missouri was decommissioned in 1919.