American battleship USS New York launched according to the Dutch newspaper Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië dated 1 November 1912

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An item reported the launching of the American super dreadnought USS New York at Brooklyn, USA. Speed 21 miles and a main armament of 10-35,5cm guns.(1)

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1. BB-34. Part of New York-class preceded by Wyoming-class succeeded by Nevada-class, building awarded on 1 May 1911, laid down by Brooklyn Navy Yard on 11 September 1911, launched on 30 October 1912, decommissioned on 29 August 1945, stricken on 13 July 1948 and sunk the same year as a target.