The History of the USS Arizona Battleship Press enter or click to view image in full size Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash T he USS Arizona battleship was a battleship of the U.S. Navy. It was a super-dreadnought battleship that was approximately 32,000 tons. Whilst the battleship was rarely sent into combat, it remains one of the most famous U.S. warships constructed. The USS Arizona’s construction began in 1913. It was constructed at the Brooklyn Naval Yard in New York. The keel of the Arizona was laid down in 1914, and construction continued until 1915. This was one of a number of new dreadnought battleships that were being added to the U.S. Navy. In 1915, the USS Arizona was launched. Thousands were in attendance as the battleship left its harbour. Afterwards, the Arizona headed towards Brooklyn Naval Yard for further fitting out. The battleship officially joined the U.S. Navy in 1916. It joined the U.S. Navy shortly before the United States joined the war in Europe.…