Due to the outbreak of World War II , it was decided that her scrap value was more important than her historical value , so she was sold .
In February 1941 , the Oregon was redesignated IX -- 22 .
Due to the outbreak of World War II , Oregon was decided that her scrap value was more important than her historical value , so she was sold .
In February 1941 , the Oregon was redesignated IX -- 22 .