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USS Washington (BB-47)
 

This US battleship never was commissioned and was sunk as a target in 1922 to meet the requirements of the Washington Naval Treaties. Photo courtesy Naval Historical Center, Washington, DC.

The USS Washington

The USS Washington.
 

 
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