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jmardlin · 01-19-09, 01:22 PM

Yes they were slower than the Iowa class. But at a top speed of 27 to 28 knots the were used as escorts. Later in the war both NC class ships were in the Pacific. USS Washington and USS South Dakota sank the Kirishima at the battle of Savo island.

01-19-09, 01:22 PM	#14
jmardlin Soundman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Millington, MI USA Posts: 145 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 8	Yes they were slower than the Iowa class. But at a top speed of 27 to 28 knots the were used as escorts. Later in the war both NC class ships were in the Pacific. USS Washington and USS South Dakota sank the Kirishima at the battle of Savo island.