A Brief History of the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38)
Built at the Newport News Navy Yard in Virginia and commissioned in 1916, the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) was the lead ship of her Class of United States Navy ‘super dreadnought’ battleships. During WWII, she participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific, from Alaska to Okinawa. During WWII, she She earned 8 battle stars and the US Navy Commendation Award for service.
The USS Pennsylvania bombards Leyte, Philippines in October 1944
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After WWII the "Pennsy" was used in two atomic bomb tests in July 1946. The ship was decommissioned in August 1946, but was kept at Kwajalein Lagoon for tests until February 1948. The Pennsy was found to have too much radiation and not sea worthy. She was towed out to sea and sunk. So ended the life of the gallant fighting ship.
