2.8K views · 51 reactions | USS South Dakota (BB-57) — The Silent Heavyweight of the Pacific War #USSSouthDakota #BB57 #SouthDakotaClass #USNavy #Battleship #PacificWar #WWIIHistory #NavalPower #WarshipLegends #BattleshipHistory #SeaPower #MaritimeHeritage #NavalWarfare #USNavyHistory | Navy History | Facebook

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41K views · 1.1K reactions | Inside The History: Was this 16 Inch Barrel portion from USS South Dakota BB-57 at Guadalcanal? Tom gives us the first look at a 16" gun barrel section that Battleship Cove obtained and is believed to have been originally fitted to USS South Dakota BB-57. Discussion includes research to determine its history. | Battleship Cove | Facebook

6.7K views · 133 reactions | Crewmembers of the USS South Dakota recently met up in Sioux Falls to remember the ship they once sailed in World War II. | SDPB | Facebook

USS South Dakota lies at anchor in Hvalfjordur, Iceland, on June 24, 1943, during Arctic convoy operations. The cold, sheltered fjord served as a vital staging and refueling area for U.S. and Allied warships guarding North Atlantic supply routes. Despite its calm appearance, the battleship stood ready for action at all times. June 24, 1943. #ww2 #military #ship #navy | I love Warships

Yesterday, the US Navy released the new crest of the soon-to-be-completed submarine, the USS South Dakota. The new submarine will be the first ship to boast the South Dakota moniker since World War II. The crest features 13 stars representing the 13 battles fought by the USS South Dakota battleship during World War II. The US South Dakota was one of the most decorated battleships of World War II. Learn more about the history of the ships named for South Dakota here: http://www.sdpb.org/blogs/new