USS Maryland (BB-46) [SEP] vessel class
USS Maryland (BB-46)
USS "Maryland" (BB-46), also known as "Old Mary" or "Fighting Mary" to her crewmates, was a . She was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the seventh state. She was commissioned in 1921, and serving as the flagship of the fleet, cruised to Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil.
She is most notable for her service in World War II. She was present on Battleship Row during the Attack
– 29 November 1944
- Okinawa Gunto operation: Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto: 24 March – 30 June 1945
References.
References Bibliography.
- – First-hand account of "Maryland"′s war service by a former officer of her crew.
External links.
- US Navy Historical Center USS "Maryland" gallery
- MaritimeQuest USS "Maryland" BB-46 Photo Gallery
- DANFS photographs of USS "Maryland" (BB-46)