In response to a request by a reader I am re-posting this article with a plug for the USS New Mexico BB-40 Reunion. As our World War II veterans continue to pass away it is important that we continue to remember them and their service to the nation. It is funny in a time when the wars of the nation are quite literally the burden of a small part of society that in the Second World War the nation banded together as it had not before or after for a common goal. Millions served, millions more including large numbers of women worked in the industries that produced the ships, aircraft and weapons that supplied the United States military as well as a large part of the Allied War effort through Lend Lease. It was also a catalyst that helped revitalize the country as veterans returned home, studied under the GI Bill leading to the post war economic boom of the 1950s. The war also brought additional life to the civil rights movement as African American GIs returned home after serving overseas vowing not to remain persecuted and marginalized citizens. Please pass this along to anyone that you know who served on the New Mexico or are the family members of a former New Mexico Sailor. Contact Sheri Briley USS New Mexico BB40 reunion, at e-mail aspie_pride@yahoo.com or cell phone # 636-497-0583.
As far as me, today was long day in class and in processing with another couple coming up. I have to catch up on some reading so I wish you a good night.
Peace,
Padre Steve+
New Mexico BB-40 in 1930 before moderization
The Battleships of the Nevada and Pennsylvania classes had established American ship design as second to none in 1916. At the same time the US Navy was planning advances in engineering systems that would change naval engineering forever.
Idaho BB-42 in 1931 after modernization
The ships of the New Mexico class were improvements on the preceding Nevada and Pennsylvania class half sisters. Their hull was lengthened and beam increased. Additionally the new class was given a clipper bow to improve sea keeping capabilities. While they maintained the same main battery layout of four turrets mounting three 14” guns each, however the guns were a higher caliber 14”/50 models that would also be mounted on the California class. The New Mexico was also the test bed for a new power plant which featured General Electric geared turbines with electric drive which would be standard…
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