Kentucky
Country | United States |
Ship Class | Iowa-class Battleship |
Hull Number | BB-66 |
Builder | Norfolk Navy Yard |
Ordered | 9 Sep 1940 |
Laid Down | 7 May 1942 |
Launched | 20 Jan 1950 |
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Kentucky Operational Timeline
9 Sep 1940 | The order for the construction of Illinois and Kentucky was issued. |
7 May 1942 | The keel of Kentucky was laid down at Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia, United States. |
20 Jan 1950 | Kentucky was launched at Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia, United States. |
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