USS West Virginia (BB-48) was the fourth dreadnought battleship of the Colorado class, though because Washington was cancelled, she was the third and final member of the class to be …

Severely damaged by Japanese torpedoes at Pearl Harbor, USS West Virginia returned to service in October 1944. When the Japanese surrendered on September 2, 1945, she was in Tokyo …

This site contains information about the USS West Virginia's complete history. Here you will find information about the ship and its crew. Battleship USS West Virginia ( BB-48 )

Oct 2, 2018 · USS West Virginia (BB-48) was a Colorado-class battleship that was sunk at Pearl Harbor and later repaired to fight in the Pacific in World War II.

At noon on December 1, 1923, the USS West Virginia was commissioned under command of Capt. Thomas J. Senn. This was the last American Battleship to be launched prior to the …

Jun 13, 2024 · The USS West Virginia, a Colorado-class battleship nicknamed “Wee Vee,” was built at Newport News Shipbuilding. Laid down in 1920 and commissioned three years later, …

5 days ago · The USS West Virginia took multiple torpedo hits that killed 106 crewmen on the "date which will live in infamy" when Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. fleet …

Dec 3, 2024 · The battleship USS West Virginia was struck by two bombs and at least seven torpedoes on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, during Japan's surprise attack on the U.S....

4 days ago · Neil Frye, who was 20 years old when he was killed, was a mess attendant on the USS West Virginia when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor. Eighty-four years after the Pearl …

Mar 6, 2025 · The USS West Virginia, a Colorado-class battleship, stands as a testament to resilience and courage. Struck during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, her journey from …