(click for full view) USS Iowa (BB-61), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy's last class of battleship, was the fourth ship of the same name to serve in the United States Navy, but the second to be commissioned, to be named in honor of the 29th state.
Iowa's keel was laid down on 27 June 1940 at the New York Navy Yard. Nicknamed "The Big Stick," the battleship was launched on 27 August 1942 sponsored by Ilo Wallace (wife of Vice President Henry Wallace), and commissioned on 22 February 1943 with Capt. John L. McCrea in command.
Iowa earned nine battle stars for World War II service and two for Korean War service.
Status:
Maintained as part of the US Reserve FleetSlated to be donated for use as a museum ship on or around 2008
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