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To: dainbramaged

I looked it up and 16” is right.
https://www.usswisconsin.org/wp/pictures/big-guns/


25 posted on 04/14/2021 10:24:09 AM PDT by outofsalt (If history teaches us anything, it's that history rarely teaches anything.)
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To: outofsalt

The USS Missouri was moored in nearby Bremerton for decades until they moved her to Hawaii in the late 90’s. We toured it more than once, there is a bronze plaque in the exact spot on deck where the Japanese surrendered.


29 posted on 04/14/2021 11:53:04 AM PDT by dainbramaged (Sentries report Zulus to the Southwest, Sir - thousands of 'em.)
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