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July 24, 1921
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
The super-dreadnought USS Maryland, armed with eight 16-inch guns and a crew of 1,600, is commissioned at Newport News on July 20, with Maryland native Captain Preston as commander; it will join the Pacific fleet to bolster U.S. naval power.
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Uncle Sam Gets Big Bear Fighter.
Washington, D. C., July 20.—A powerful fighting unit will be added to Uncle Sam's naval strength today, when the super-dreadnought Maryland is formally turned over to the Government by her builders at Newport News. The distinguishing feature of the new battleship is her battery of eight 16-inch rifles, in addition to which she will be equipped with a secondary battery of fourteen guns, anti-aircraft guns, and submerged torpedo tubes. When placed in commission she will carry a complement of 1,600 officers and men.
Captain Preston, a Maryland man, has been honored with selection as her first commander. Immediately after being placed in commission the Maryland will be sent to join the Pacific fleet.
Washington, D. C., July 20.—A powerful fighting unit will be added to Uncle Sam's naval strength today, when the super-dreadnought Maryland is formally turned over to the Government by her builders at Newport News. The distinguishing feature of the new battleship is her battery of eight 16-inch rifles, in addition to which she will be equipped with a secondary battery of fourteen guns, anti-aircraft guns, and submerged torpedo tubes. When placed in commission she will carry a complement of 1,600 officers and men.
Captain Preston, a Maryland man, has been honored with selection as her first commander. Immediately after being placed in commission the Maryland will be sent to join the Pacific fleet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Battleship Commissioning
Uss Maryland
Naval Strength
16 Inch Guns
Pacific Fleet
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Preston
Where did it happen?
Newport News, Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Preston
Location
Newport News, Washington, D. C.
Event Date
July 20
Story Details
The super-dreadnought Maryland battleship is turned over to the U.S. government by builders at Newport News, featuring eight 16-inch rifles and other armaments, with a crew of 1,600; Captain Preston is selected as first commander, and it will join the Pacific fleet.