New York-class battleship

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The New York class was a pair of dreadnought battleships built for the United States Navy between 1911 and 1914. The two ships of the class, New York and Texas, saw extensive service beginning in the occupation of Veracruz, World War I, and World War II. Designed as a more heavily armed improvement over the previous Wyoming class, the New York class was the first battleship to feature the 14-inch (356 mm)/45 caliber gun and the first American super-dreadnought, but was one of the last battleship classes designed with a five-turret layout and coal for fuel. The class also suffered several deficiencies such as a lack of anti-aircraft weaponry and armor layout, resulting in several extensive overhauls over the course of their careers which greatly changed their appearance. The New York's problems were addressed in the subsequent Standard-type battleships starting with the Nevada class. Both New York and Texas entered service in 1914 and immediately served in the occupation of Veracruz, and...

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