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USS New York BB-34

The USS New York was the lead ship in her class. Launched on October 30, 1912, she was first commissioned on April 15, 1914, and she served in both World War I and II.

Soon after being commissioned, the USS New York headed south, where she participated in blockading Veracruz until the Mexican crisis had been resolved. She then headed along the Atlantic coast for fleet operations. When the U.S. entered World War I, however, she said as the flagship for Battleship Division 9 in the North Sea. During her WWI service the USS New York was frequently visited by high-ranking Allies representatives, and she was present when the German High Seas Fleet surrendered in the Firth of Forth on November 21, 1918.

The USS New York during World War II

In 1941, the USS New York joined the neutrality patrol, a force that tracked and reported on warlike operations in the waters of the Western Hemisphere. She then escorted troops to Iceland in July, and subsequently served at the Naval Station in Argentia, Newfoundland.

After America entered into World War II, the USS New York was engaged in guarding Atlantic convoys to Scotland and Iceland. Following this she participated in the invasion of South Africa, where she provided necessary gunfire support at Safi on November 8, 1942. After returning home for convoy duty, she escorted men and supplies to North Africa. Until June 10, 1944, she was then engaged in training gunners for battleships in Chesapeake Bay. She then voyaged to Trinidad on three separate occasions, for training cruises for the Naval Academy.

On November 21, the USS New York sailed for the west coast, where she undertook gunnery training in preparation for more direct wartime operations. After departing San Pedro on January 12, 1945, she stopped at Pearl Harbor and Eniwetok before arriving at Saipan to join in preparations for the Iwo Jima assault. Joining the pre-invasion bombardment of Iwo Jima on February 16, she fired more rounds than any other ship over the next three days.

After leaving Iwo Jima, she stopped briefly at Manus for repairs before arriving at Okinawa on March 27, where she engaged in 76 consecutive days of action. The USS New York fired pre-invasion bombardments and covered troop landing and advancement. She was hit by a kamikaze plane on April 14, and left Okinawa on June 11, heading to Pearl Harbor.

At the end of the war she returned veterans from Pearl Harbor to the west coast, and then brought their replacements back to Pearl Harbor. After sailing again from Pearl Harbor on September 29, the USS New York arrived in New York on October 19.

The USS New York received three battle stars for her services in World War II.

After the War

From New York, she sailed for Bikini Atoll on March 4, 1946, to serve as target ship in Operation Crossroads. After surviving both above and below water tests she was decommissioned at Kwajalein on August 29 and was later towed to Pearl Harbor. She was subsequently sunk in test maneuvers on July 8, 1948.

Navy ships such as the USS New York often contained a great deal of asbestos, particularly in insulation and fire-proofing materials. If you were exposed to asbestos while serving on the USS New York BB-34, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, Asbestos.com offers a free packet with more information. Enter your contact information in the form in the right column and we'll send a copy immediately.

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USS Alabama USS Arizona BB 39 USS Arkansas BB 33 USS California BB 44 USS Colorado BB 45 USS Idaho BB 42 USS Indiana USS Iowa BB 61 USS Maryland BB 46

USS Massachusetts BB 59 USS Mississippi BB 41 USS Missouri BB 63 USS Nevada BB 36 USS New Jersey BB 62 USS New Mexico BB 40 USS New York BB 34 USS North Carolina BB 55 USS Oklahoma BB 37

USS Pennsylvania BB 38 USS South Dakota BB 57 USS Tennessee BB 43 USS Texas-BB 35 USS Utah BB 31 USS Washington BB 56 USS West Virginia BB 48 USS Wisconsin BB 64

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