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What color was USS Arizona when she was sunk at Pearl Harbor?
Well she was the color of steal so of course she would be silver or gray but also black from being chared by fire and torpedoes. --- well obviously she was painted. Historically ships were painted specific colors for camouflage purpose, although by WWII era I think they were mostly gray. Answer Modelers are usually good at doing their research. The links include discussion of the color of the Arizona. It seems that it had recently been re-painted and it was dark 5-D gray or a very dark blue. In 2006, the visitor center revealed a new model of the Arizona(see link). This model depicted it painted a Mediterranean Blue and the turrents were painted RED on the top to help airborne observers identify which ship was firing. The Masts above the stacks were painted the usual Gray.
Do all states have battleships named after them?
No. The US Navy did not have that many battleships.
How many battleships did Britain have in 1940?
Japan had 8 battleships built as such and also 4 fast battleships which had been built as battlecruisers but improved between the wars.
How many battleships and submarines were Germany allowed in the peace treaty?
six battleships
What war was going on when the most battleships were named after states?
US battleships were named after states in the 1880's when the USN's first ALL STEEL battleships were built. Example: the battleship USS Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor in 1898.
When was portrait of Sophie gray painted?
In 1857
What actors and actresses appeared in The Painted Anarchist - 1915?
The cast of The Painted Anarchist - 1915 includes: Sidney De Gray
What colors compliment a wall painted gray?
Dusty pink and black.
How is gray board made?
The original board is painted grey LOL
Has Bill Kaulitz his hair painted gray?
Yes, he posted pics on the app.
Is There any Strong BattleShips?
All battleships are strong...otherwise they would not be battleships.
Who invented the black and white keyboard?
Elisha Gray invented the black and white keyboard in 1874. The Major keys were painted white and the minor keys were painted black.
Why are satellite dishes painted gray?
I believe that grey and white reflect radio waves and black absorbs it. That is why large radio telescopes have either white or gray dishes.
What color was USS Arizona when she was sunk at Pearl Harbor?
Well she was the color of steal so of course she would be silver or gray but also black from being chared by fire and torpedoes. --- well obviously she was painted. Historically ships were painted specific colors for camouflage purpose, although by WWII era I think they were mostly gray. Answer Modelers are usually good at doing their research. The links include discussion of the color of the Arizona. It seems that it had recently been re-painted and it was dark 5-D gray or a very dark blue. In 2006, the visitor center revealed a new model of the Arizona(see link). This model depicted it painted a Mediterranean Blue and the turrents were painted RED on the top to help airborne observers identify which ship was firing. The Masts above the stacks were painted the usual Gray.
Why are mirrors painted red on the backside?
Mirrors are painted red or gray on the back to make the glass reflective. If the back of the mirror was not painted a mirror would only be a sheet of glass. The paint also protects the reflective surface from being scratched on the back.
How much do battleships weigh?
Battleships weigh about 50,000 tons
What is the collective noun for battleships?
The collective noun is 'a flotilla of battleships'.
