Inside the History: Lower Magazine for the 5"38 gun on WW2 battleship USS Massachusetts BB-59. This video in our "Inside the History" series focuses on the lower magazine for the 5"38 secondary gun system on USS Massachusetts, its operation, and historical use. Battleship Gunner's Mate Tom Lowney discusses the operation, ammunition, and manpower utilized in this magazine for Mounts 1 and 3 to represent the 10 5"38 gun batteries on South Dakota-class battleships. To support BIG MAMIE and Battlesh

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Inside the History: The WW2 Head on battleship USS Massachusetts BB-59 This episode of our "Inside the History" series focuses on the WW2 head that sailors used on the South Dakota class battleship USS Massachusetts. Battleship Gunner's Mate Tom Lowney discusses the operation, use, and differences in these facilities during WW2 versus todays modern conveniences. | Battleship Cove

USS Massachusetts (BB-59): The Battleship that Fired the Last Shot of WW2 | War History Online

US Navy footage of the launching of arguably the most historic steel ship ever built in Massachusetts. BIG MAMIE hits the water and will begin a campaign of 35 naval engagements, the longest battleship shot on a moving target, and the most ships sunk by a battleship. She is YOUR battleship, USS Massachusetts BB-59. | Battleship Cove

USS Massachusetts BB-59 (Big Mamie) specifications. Let’s also take note to her Crewman who operated this powerhouse! Could you imagine? #BattleshipCove #AmericasFleetMuseum #WorldofWarships | Battleship Cove