Standard-Type Battleship
Colorado-Class
3
Ships Built
1921–1923
Commissioned
32,600 tons
Displacement
624 ft
Length
16"/45 guns
Main Battery
The Big Seven - among only seven battleships worldwide permitted 16-inch guns under the Washington Naval Treaty. USS West Virginia was sunk at Pearl Harbor, rebuilt, and fought at Surigao Strait.
Ship Roster - Colorado-Class
3 vessels
2 items
USS ColoradoBB-45
USS MarylandBB-46
USS West VirginiaBB-48
Comm.
1923
Decom.
1947
Homeport
Bremerton
Namesake
State of Colorado
Battle Stars
7 (WWII)
Decommissioned
2 items
Comm.
1921
Decom.
1947
Homeport
Bremerton
Nickname
Fighting Mary
Battle Stars
7 (WWII)
Decommissioned
2 items
Comm.
1923
Decom.
1947
Homeport
Bremerton
Nickname
Wee Vee
Battle Stars
5 (WWII)
Decommissioned