U.S.S. Missouri (BB-63)
The Missouri was the last U.S. battleship to be launched and the last to be decommissioned. She was also the most formidable. In addition to her massive firepower capabilities, she possessed thick steel armor plating that protected the hull (13.5 inches), the gun turrets (17 inches in front; 13 inches on the sides), the citadel (17 inches), and the conning tower sides (17.3 inches).
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Korea, 25 October 1950
USS Missouri - Korea '50
Anchored in the outer harbor of
Wonsan, Korea, 25 October 1950
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, USNHC # 80-G-421372, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Korea - 7 February 1953
USS Missouri - Korea '53
Moving slowly in close ashore at Wonsan, Korea, to deliver gunfire on enemy positions, 7 February 1953.
USNHC # NH 96790.

Captain Robert Brodie, Jr. - '53
USS Missouri '53
Captain Robert Brodie, Jr., USN reads his orders to assume command of Missouri (BB-63), during ceremonies held on board the ship at Yokosuka, Japan, 4 April 1953. Vice Admiral Joseph J. Clark, Commander, Seventh Fleet, is at left. Captain Brodie relieved Commander James R. North, who had been acting Commanding Officer since the death of Captain Warner R. Edsall on 26 March 1953. USNHC # 80-G-641298.

Naval Academy Midshipmen practice sending and receiving messages
USS Missouri '53
Naval Academy Midshipmen practice sending & receiving messages with a 24-inch signal light, during Midshipmen's cruise, June 1953. Those present are (left to right):Peter W. Sandusky, 3rd Class;Edward H. Browne, 3rd Class;Robert F. Rigling, 1st Class. USNHC # 80-G-633588.

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USS Missouri - September 2, 1945
F4U Corsairs and F6F Hellcat fighter planes fly in formation over the USS Missouri while the surrender ceremonies to end World War II take place aboard the U.S. Navy battleship, on September 2, 1945 (AP Photo/U.S. Navy)
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USS Arizona to USS Missouri: From Tragedy to Victor
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Army In Korea Episodes 1-3
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The Battleship USS Missouri
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- PatinKC PatinKC Jun 16, 2009 @ 1:05 am
- Paperfacets,
That must have been a great experience. Thanks for the comment.
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- Poddys,
Thanks for visiting and the 5*.
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- paperfacets paperfacets Jun 15, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
- I was able to see this ship in May 2009. I enjoyed the walk. It is self guided and I was able to really get a feel for everyday life on a ship.
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- Very nice lens on this famous warship. 5*****
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