USS Iowa (BB-61) is a retired battleship, the lead ship of her class, and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named after the state of Iowa.

Pacific Battleship Center operates Battleship USS Iowa and the future National Museum of the Surface Navy, delivering veterans, education, and community programs.

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USS Iowa came into service upon her commission in February of 1943. For her first year, she patrolled Atlantic waters and conveyed President Roosevelt on his trip to Casablanca, Morocco in November …

Jul 17, 2025 · The USS Iowa, the lead ship of America's fastest class of battleships, had a long and storied career marred by a tragic turret explosion in 1989 that killed 47 sailors.

Iowa was decommissioned in March 1949 and was recommissioned two years later for the Korean War, serving as the Seventh Fleet flagship during April-October 1952.

May 15, 2025 · NORFOLK, Va. — More than 150 attendees, including members of the USS Iowa (BB-61) Veterans Association, families, and friends of the “Iowa 47,” gathered onboard Naval Station …

The USS Iowa (BB 61) stands as a testament to American engineering and naval strength, embodying the innovation and might of its era. Built at the New York Naval Shipyard, its keel was laid down on …

Battleship USS IOWA is the namesake of the 29th state of the United States and the lead vessel in the last class of battleships in the world. She was built to be heavily armored and fast to fight the tyranny …

USS Iowa (BB-61) is a retired battleship, the lead ship of her class, and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named after the state of Iowa.