Battleship Kentucky (BB-66)

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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