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What US battleship remained in commission after being sunk?
The USS Arizona was never decommissioned after being sunk. The US Navy only lists her as being stricken from the record on 1 Dec 1942.
What was the Last battleship to fire it's guns?
The last ALL GUN (no missiles) battleship to fire it's guns in a war; was the Iowa Class USS New Jersey. She fired nearly 6,000 16" shells and 15,000 5" shells at communist targets in Vietnam.
What was the last battleship fight in World War 2?
The last true battleship to battleship duel was between the USS Washington and the IJN Kirishima off of guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The USS South Dakota was also involved but suffered technical/electrical difficulties during the engagment. IJN Kirishima was focused on the South Dakota and did not see the Washington until it was to late. The Washington slammed dozen of 16in and 5in shells into the Kirishima...leaving her to sink the next morning.
When did Brazilian battleship Riachuelo end?
Brazilian battleship Riachuelo ended in 1910.
How world war 2 fought on sea?
WWII was histories last: 1. Cruiser fleet actions (Battle of Java Sea) 2. Carrier clashes 3. Battleship vs Battleship clashes (Suriago Strait) 4. Destroyers vs Destroyers (Guadalcanal)
