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BB-34 USS NEW YORK
1914 - 1919

Radio Call Sign: November - Alpha - Delta - Tango

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New York Class Battleship: Displacement 27,000 Tons, Dimensions, 573' (oa) x 95' 3" x 29' 7" (Max). Armament 10x 14"/45 21 x 5"/51, 56 x 4 x 21" tt. Armor, 12" Belt, 14" Turrets, 3" Decks, 12" Conning Tower. Machinery, 28,100 IHP; Vertical, triple expansion engines, 2 screws
Speed, 21 Knots, Crew 1052.

Operational and Building Data: Laid down by New York Naval Ship Yard, September 11, 1911. Launched October 30, 1912. Commissioned April 15, 1914. Decommissioned August 29, 1946. Stricken July 13, 1948.
Fate: Target During Atomic Bomb Tests, Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. Sunk, 40 miles off Oahu, July 8, 1948, by Naval Gunfire and Aircraft.
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BB-34 New York108kThe National Ensign is raised at the battleship's stern during her commissioning ceremonies, 15 April 1914, at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y.USNHC # NH 83711.
BB-34 New York49k New York (BB-34) shortly after commissioning.USN photo courtesy of Robert Hurst.
U.S. Atlantic Fleet battleships71k U.S. Atlantic Fleet battleships steaming toward Mexican waters in 1914. Photograph copyrighted in 1914 by E. Muller, Jr., and Pach.
The following battleships that were dispatched to Mexican waters included the:
Ohio (BB-12), Virginia (BB-13), Nebraska (BB-14), Georgia (BB-15), New Jersey (BB-16), Rhode Island (BB-17), Connecticut (BB-18), Louisiana (BB-19), Vermont (BB-20), Kansas (BB-21), Minnesota (BB-22), Mississippi (BB-23), Idaho (BB-24), New Hampshire (BB-25), South Carolina (BB-26), Michigan (BB-27), Delaware (BB-28), North Dakota (BB-29), Florida (BB-30), Utah (BB-31), Wyoming (BB-32), Arkansas (BB-33), New York (BB-34) & Texas (BB-35) .
In insets are (left to right):
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo,
Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher,
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger.
USNHC # NH 60322.
BB-34 New York113kUndated, probably right after launching in the early teens, New York (BB-34) at speed. Good image of hull mounted secondary armament. USN photo.
BB-34 New York72k"The fighting top of the New York (BB-34) photographed from the Manhattan Bridge as she steamed past for the Southern Drill Grounds and the formal opening of the Panama Canal." Photo by American Press Assn. courtesy of memory.loc.gov. Text courtesy of N.Y. Times, 24 January 1915, Page 1
BB-34 New York182k"New York (BB-34) returning to this city a week ago from for the Southern Drill Grounds. From one of the most remarkable photographs ever taken of a warship in the open sea, showing every foot of her deck." Photo by E. Muller, Jr. contributed by Roy C. Thomas from the book,"The United States Navy", published in 1919.
Original text from N.Y. Times 31 October 1915, Page 8.
BB-34 New York90kIn Hampton Roads, Virginia, 10 December 1916.USNHC photo # NH 45138.
BB-34 New York160k"DR. David Jayne Hill, former Ambassador to Germany, on behalf of the American Defense Society. Presenting to Captain Charles F. Hughes, of the super dreadnought New York (BB-34), the Defense Society's trophy for the highest score in big gun and torpedo practice." Photo by American Press Assn, courtesy of memory.loc.gov. Text courtesy of N.Y. Times, 19 November 1916, page 4.
BB-34 New York91k Early teens post card of the New York (BB-34) passing through New York's East River. Photo courtesy of Omar Rubido, & submitted by Fabio Peņa.
BB-34 New York228k Marine Guard of the New York (BB-34), taken in 1917 by Enrique Muller, Jr. from N. Moser, NY.Photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
BB-34 New York510kPhoto entitled "Ocean Spray" New York (BB-34). Photo from the National Geographic Magazine, Volume 31 (1917), page 356, by Lieutenant Commander James B. Gilmer, courtesy of Bill Gonyo. Photo added 03/27/08.
BB-34, 32, 30 & 28.95k"Arrival of the American Fleet at Scapa Flow, 7 December 1917." Oil on canvas by Bernard F. Gribble, depicting the U.S. Navy's Battleship Division Nine being greeted by British Admiral David Beatty and the crew of HMS Queen Elizabeth. Ships of the American column are (from front) New York (BB-34), Wyoming (BB-32), Florida (BB-30) and Delaware (BB-28).Courtesy of the U.S. Navy Art Collection, Washington, D.C. USNHC photo # NH 58841-KN.
Burnell Poole199k This rare oil painting by American artist Burnell Poole, "The 6th Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet Leaving the Firth of Forth", is one of less than two dozen paintings owned by the Navy that depicts U.S. naval operations in World War One (WWI). After years of being considered a total loss by Navy Art Gallery curators it has been restored to near perfect condition. The entire process took several months, but the result is the total recovery of a painting that is sure to establish Burnell Poole's name among the best marine painters of the early 20th century.
The composition of the ships of the 6th Battle Squadron during their operational history, appearing in the painting in no particular order were: Delaware (BB-28), Florida (BB-30),Wyoming (BB-32), Arkansas (BB-33), New York (BB-34), Texas (BB-35), & Arizona (BB-39).
Photo and partial text courtesy of Naval Historical Center, Washington, D.C., File photo # N-0000X-001.
BB-34, 32, 30 & 28.407k Rear Adm. John Harvey, left, is promoted to Vice Admiral by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen on behalf of the President of the United States on 22 Nov. 2005 at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.. Vice Adm. Harvey assumed the duties as Chief of Naval Personnel/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education from Vice Adm. Gerry Hoewing.
In the background is the painting "Arrival of the American Fleet at Scapa Flow, 7 December 1917", an oil on canvas by Bernard F. Gribble, depicting the U.S. Navy's Battleship Division Nine being greeted by British Admiral David Beatty and the crew of HMS Queen Elizabeth. The New York (BB-34) is visible behind Rear Adm. John Harvey.
USN photo # N-2383B-186 by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera, courtesy of navy.news.mil.
BB-34 New York121kFront side of a postal card of the New York (BB-34) at Rosyth, Scotland, circa 1918. Imperial War Museum photo contributed by Robert Hurst. Photo taken from U.S. Warships of World War One, by P.H. Silverstone.
BB-34 New York95k Not exactly a complete rendition of the battleship New York (BB-34), but this is an interesting photo from the National Archives of a miniature camouflaged battleship in Boston. The caption reads: "Camouflaged model of battleship cruises at Boston. This diminutive reproduction of a battleship camouflaged in approved fashion is cruising along the Charles River at Boston, May 15, 1918". National Archives & Record Administration (NARA) Record Group 165WW, NARA photo RG-165WW, Fiche 280, courtesy of Dan Treadwell.
Sixth Battle Squadron72k Battleships of the Sixth Battle Squadron (anchored in column in the left half of the photograph): included the
Florida (BB-30)
Utah (BB-31)
Wyoming (BB-32)
Arkansas (BB-33)
New York (BB-34)
Texas (BB-35)
Nevada (BB-36)
Oklahoma (BB-37)
Pennsylvania (BB-38)
& Arizona (BB-39) at one time or another. There are only three of the battleships present in this photo at Brest, France, on 13 December 1918. George Washington (ID-3018), which had just carried President Woodrow Wilson from the United States to France, is in the right background. Photographed by Zimmer
USNHC photo # NH 63454.
BB-34 New York26k"Officers and men of the New York (BB-34) assembled on the ship's forward deck at an American Naval base in England, just before she left Europe for the Christmas rendezvous at New York. On the mast may be seen one of the latest American war secrets, an indicator used in controlling the fire of the big guns." Photo by Press Illustrated Service, courtesy of memory.loc.gov. Text courtesy of N.Y. Times, 5 January 1919, Page 2.
BB-34 New York84k Photo taken off Brest, France in December 1918. The ship had taken President Wilson to the Versailles talks as is indicated by the numerous battle ensigns she is flying.USN photo.
BB-34 New York166k Detail shot of the ship off Brest, France in December, 1918 during her duty as President Wilson's carrier to the Versailles talks. Ship booms are out to tie up visiting launches and bare skids next to aft stack show that one or more of her boats are out too.USN photo.
BB-34 New York48kXmas card and photo inset of the New York (BB-34) in European waters, 1918. USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
BB-34 New York182k Overhead of the ship taken in 5 January 1919, while she was steaming at 17 knots. Taken from a kite balloon which increased visibility of the ship's spotters. Long barreled 5"ers and derrick top 3"ers are easily visible.USN photo.
BB-34 New York26k"Preliminaries to Surrender of the German Fleet. U. S. Admiral Rodman, accompanied by Admiral Sims, extending a cordial greeting to King George of England as the latter came on board the New York (BB-34), the flagship of the American Dreadnought squadron." Photo by Underwood & Underwood, courtesy of memory.loc.gov. Text courtesy of N.Y. Times, 31 December 1919.
New York Harbor46k"American dreadnoughts & superdreadnoughts steaming into New York harbor 14 April 1919."
The Texas (BB-35) leads the procession with a airplane on her turret catapult. Note the escorting biplane.
Photo by Paul Thompson, courtesy of memory.loc.gov. Text courtesy of N.Y. Times, 31 December 1919.
BB-34 New York46kPost card of the New York (BB-34) transiting the Panama Canal, 25 July 1919.Courtesy of Richard Leonhardt.
BB-34 New York130k New York (BB-34) transiting the Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal. She was in the Caribbean in spring 1919, and that summer joined the Pacific Fleet at San Diego, her home port for the next 16 years.USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. Partial text courtesy of DANFS.
BB-34 New York39k New York (BB-34) transiting the Panama Canal.Courtesy of John D. Fielden, MM2, USN (ssb) Northridge, CA.
BB-34 New York58k A stationary New York (BB-34) keeping at least one boiler burning as she stands anchored as a member of the Pacific Fleet, probably at San Diego, her home port, circa 1919.USN photo by Weidner, courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
BB-34 New York62k A smoky New York (BB-34) appears here, circa late teens-early 20's before any modifications were made in her original configuration. USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.

USS NEW YORK BB-34 History
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Crew Contact And Reunion Information

Contact Name: Mr. Kenneth C Sparks
Address: 4747 Ormonde Dr Cazenovia, NY, 13035-9348
Phone: 315-655-3842
E-mail: kenbarbcaz@usadatanet.net



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