| USS Massachusetts, |
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| Act of 1 July 1918: |
"._._. Of the vessels authorized to be constructed prior to July first, nineteen hundred and nineteen, in the 'Act ._._. ' approved August twenty-ninth, nineteen hundred and sixteen, the construction of which has not heretofore specifically been directed to be begun shall be begun as soon as practicable, but not later than June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nineteen ._._." |
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| Act of 11 July 1919: |
"._._. The provision in the Act ._._. approved July 1, 1918, ._._. which reads as follows: 'but not later than June 30, 1919,' is hereby repealed ._._." |
| Massachusetts was laid down by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., Quincy, Massachusetts, 4 April 1921. In accordance with provisions of the Washington Naval Treaty, which was signed by the United States 6 February 1922, construction was suspended 8 February 1922; and the contract was canceled 17 August 1923. Her unfinished hull was sold 8 November 1923 to the Steel Scrap Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for scrap, and her name was struck from the Navy list 10 November 1923. |
| USS Massachusetts, Battleship (BB-54) Specifications | |||
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Bibliography
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Larry W. Jewell, Who's Who of United States Battleships, (Internet publication), edition: 30 August, 1993. | |
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James L. Mooney, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1964), Vol.1 -- A-B, p. 198 | |
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James L. Mooney, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1969), Vol.4: L-M, p. 265 | |
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