USS Massachusetts - 1st and Last 16 in Salvos of WW2

The USS Massachusetts (BB-59) was a battleship of the South Dakota class that played a significant role in World War II. Commissioned in May 1942, it served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In the Atlantic, it participated in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa.
In the Pacific, the USS Massachusetts provided crucial fire support during the amphibious landings at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. It earned 11 battle stars during the war. The ship was known for its accurate and devastating gunfire, earning the nickname "Big Mamie." It is believed that Massachusetts fired the 1st and last 16 in shells in combat by the United States Navy during World War 2. After the war, the USS Massachusetts was decommissioned and is now a museum ship in Fall River, Massachusetts, at "Battleship Cove", where visitors can explore its rich history and impressive firepower from that era.
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[@willi-fg2dh]

you left out one very important fact . . . not one of her crew was lost in combat!

[@jordangouveia1863]

I was one of those kids. I had a 10 visit pass I bought at school, 5th grade. My father and I are also in one of the small boats in the picture of the USS MA going under the Braga Bridge. We followed her in from the top of Mount Hope Bay. I used up all 10 visits and bought many more before I got married and moved away from Fall River. I was in places on that ship that at the time were supposed to be closed. I'd leave there all dirty from crawling around the ship. :)

[@TheValorVault]

Thank you for helping to save her!

[@michaeldavid4857]

I was born in Fall River, MA. and can remember visiting battleship cove and the "Big Mamie" as a small boy. It left quite an impression on me. The bridge spanning over her is the Braga Bridge. To drive over it and see that beautiful war monument below is something to see, especially in the summer.

[@nickanderson1121]

I just visited the ship w/ my son on a boy scout field trip ,the ship is incredible ,u dont realize how big it really is until ur on the ship,and the size of a 16 inch gun, theres so much history to be learned at battleship cove , i will definitely b visiting it again,

[@johnpower8356]

Excellent what a history this ship has my god thank you to the crew and builders, they saved America from Tierney

[@user-jn2wx7db1c]

I’ve visited the ship in Fall River ( I live nearby) and have the greatest respect and awe of the men who crewed her. Thanks to greatest generation I live a free, good life. America is #1

[@chrisworthen1538]

Spent many nights on board when my boys were in Scouts.

[@jtetra]

Big Mamie ❤❤❤❤❤ One fine lady

[@jaysonlima1976]

Sadly I live in New Bedford literally see it all the time glad to learn more bout its history n its K/D

[@jason-hy8ci]

Yes, it is Sad...... that you live in New Bedford. 🤭 only kidding, my man, only kidding.

[@robinbranco437]

Please do a video on the battleship history of the u s s line fish a long time Mass resident

[@dnomyaryevi869]

My Dad served on USS Massachusetts.

[@jason-hy8ci]

Way to go, Dad!🇺🇲

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

AT least the American nation had the fore thought to preserve some of her battleships Nth Carolina and Sth Dakota classes along with the Iowa class In my country they scrapped everything that floated including Warspite and Vanguard

[@phil20_20]

How many times did you repeat the beginning? Moving on...

[@brucewelty7684]

your description of the turrets is inaccurate. And like most doofus narrators Truk is NOT truck but trook.

[@theoracle6639]

I thought it was "Chook".

[@blusnuby2]

Go shag-up a tree, pal ! Old School Americans pronounce words AS SPELLED. Deal with it !

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Might’ve been more constructive if you’d provided the correct turret information. Could have helped them as well as this poor old Bosun who didn’t notice/know anything about the turret information as being inaccurate. Could also assist your credibility if you didn’t immediately resort to personal insults either. Just saying…

[@jason-hy8ci]

I thought it was Kook..... like your reference name. 😜