USS Colorado (BB-45) was the lead ship of the Colorado-class battleships. Her construction was sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville Denverite, daughter of the Senator of Colorado, Samuel D. Nicholson. The vessel was the third ship named in honor of the 38th state. She was commissioned on August 30, 1923, and made her maiden voyage under captain Reginald R. Belknap.
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| - USS Colorado (BB-45) was the lead ship of the Colorado-class battleships. Her construction was sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville Denverite, daughter of the Senator of Colorado, Samuel D. Nicholson. The vessel was the third ship named in honor of the 38th state. She was commissioned on August 30, 1923, and made her maiden voyage under captain Reginald R. Belknap.
- USS Colorado (BB-45), was the lead ship of the Colorado-class of battleships, the third ship of theUnited States Navy named in honor of the 38th state. Her keel was laid down on 29 May 1919 by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation of Camden, New Jersey. She was launched on 22 March 1921 sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville, Denverite, daughter of United States Senator from Colorado Samuel D. Nicholson; and commissioned on 30 August 1923, Captain Reginald R. Belknap in command.
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| - Belt: 8–13.5 in Barbettes: 13 in Turret face: 18 in Turret sides: 9–10 in Turret top: 5 in Turret rear 9 in Conning tower: 11.5 in Decks: 3.5 in
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| - The USS Colorado at sea near Honolulu
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| - New York Shipbuilding Corporation
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| - USS Colorado (BB-45) was the lead ship of the Colorado-class battleships. Her construction was sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville Denverite, daughter of the Senator of Colorado, Samuel D. Nicholson. The vessel was the third ship named in honor of the 38th state. She was commissioned on August 30, 1923, and made her maiden voyage under captain Reginald R. Belknap.
- USS Colorado (BB-45), was the lead ship of the Colorado-class of battleships, the third ship of theUnited States Navy named in honor of the 38th state. Her keel was laid down on 29 May 1919 by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation of Camden, New Jersey. She was launched on 22 March 1921 sponsored by Mrs. Max Melville, Denverite, daughter of United States Senator from Colorado Samuel D. Nicholson; and commissioned on 30 August 1923, Captain Reginald R. Belknap in command.
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