American battleship USS Texas launched according to the Dutch newspaper Bredasche courant dated 13 March 1914

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An item dated New York, USA 13th reported that the newest American battleship Texas a day earlier was launched. She was world’s largest battleships with a speed of 24 miles and a armament of 10-35,5cm [14”] and 21-12cm [5”] guns.(1)

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1. BB-35. Part of New York-class, preceded by Wyoming-class, succeeded by Nevada-class. Building ordered on 24 June 1910, laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding in 17 April 1911, launched on 18 May 1912, commissioned on 12 March 1914, decommissioned on 21 April 1948, stricken on 30 April 1948 and nowadays museum ship.