Photo #: S-584-028
Battleships "B.S. 34 & 35" ... Apr. 1, 1913
Preliminary design plan presenting the features adopted for Battleships
Nos.34 and 35, which became New York and Texas,
respectively. The original drawing has the word "proposed"
crossed out, indicating that this plan reflected the design selected
for preparation of detailed construction drawings. Battleship
No.34 underwent preliminary design during the first half of 1910,
with the preparation of contract plans underway by July of that
year. Accordingly, this drawing probably was prepared for use
in comparison with new designs under consideration later.
This plan, dated 1 April 1913, provides ten 14-inch guns, reciprocating
machinery, and a speed of 21 knots in a ship 565 feet long on
the waterline, 95 feet 0-5/8 inches in beam, and with a normal
displacement of 27,000 tons.
Note: The original document was a blueprint (white on
dark blue).
The original plan is in the 1911-1925 "Spring Styles Book".
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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