Overview
USS Iowa BB-4 became the first commissioned ocean-going battleship for the United States Navy.
USS Iowa BB-4 became the first commissioned ocean-going battleship for the United States Navy.
Specifications
YEAR: 1897
OPERATOR(S): United States
CREW/COMPLEMENT: 683
LENGTH: 362.5 ft (110.49 m)
BEAM: 72.2 ft (22.01 m)
DRAUGHT: 28 ft (8.53 m)
DISPLACEMENT: 11,530 tons
CREW/COMPLEMENT: 683
PROPULSION: 2 x Vertical triple expansion reciprocating engines developing 11,000 horsepower to 2 x Shafts.
SPEED: 17 kts (20 mph)
SHIP CLASS: Iowa-class
SHIPS-IN-CLASS (1): USS Iowa (BB-4)
Armament
4 x 12" (300mm) /35 caliber main guns
8 x 8" (200mm) /35 caliber guns
6 x 4" (100mm) /40 caliber guns
20 x 6-pounder guns
4 x 1-pounder guns
4 x 6-pounder guns (salute guns)
4 x 12" (300mm) /35 caliber main guns
8 x 8" (200mm) /35 caliber guns
6 x 4" (100mm) /40 caliber guns
20 x 6-pounder guns
4 x 1-pounder guns
4 x 6-pounder guns (salute guns)
Air Wing
None.
None.
