What does the double B on us battleships stand for?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Standardization and uniformity:

When adding 1 plus 10 it is easier to add (on paper) 01 plus 10.

Examples:

1. DE=Destroyer Escort

2. DD=Destroyer, the second D is for standardization

3. CA=Cruiser Armored

4. BB=Battleship, the second B is for standardization

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