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Illinois

CountryUnited States
Ship ClassIowa-class Battleship
Hull NumberBB-65
BuilderNew York Navy Yard
Ordered9 Sep 1940
Laid Down6 Dec 1942

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Illinois Operational Timeline

9 Sep 1940 The order for the construction of Illinois and Kentucky was issued.
6 Dec 1942 The keel of Illinois was laid down at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, United States.
11 Aug 1945 The construction of Illinois at Philadelphia Navy Yard in Pennsylvania, United States was canceled.




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