From USS Indiana to USS Iowa
The complete visual history of every US Navy battleship, featuring high-quality photos and comprehensive historical records of these mighty warships that dominated the seas
Available for iPhone & iPad
The most complete battleship reference available for iOS
Everything you need to explore US Navy battleship history
Containing over 300 high-quality photos of 57 battleships, this app vividly brings to life the stories of these mighty warships. Pinch-to-zoom functionality reveals hidden details of massive gun turrets, armor plating, and deck layouts.
Optimized especially for iPad and the newest iPhones with responsive layouts and intuitive navigation. View stunning photos of these powerful ships in detail on any device.
Find every ship that participated in a battle or search by name, hull number, or class. Powerful search functionality puts the information you need at your fingertips.
Contains complete histories of every battleship, from the time it was commissioned to the time it was put in reserve or became a museum ship. Includes detailed specifications and battle records.
This feature allows users to see hidden details in photos that no other medium offers. Discover intricate details of main battery turrets, secondary armament, and the massive scale of these warships.
Save your favorite battleships for quick reference and easily email any of the photos to share them with friends, family, or fellow naval history enthusiasts.
Explore all 21 battleship classes from over a century of naval power
First modern battleships, commissioned 1895-1896
Pre-dreadnought with enhanced armament
Unique superimposed turret design
Final pre-dreadnought design evolution
Improved protection and firepower
Transitional pre-dreadnought design
Part of the Great White Fleet
Last pre-dreadnought battleships
First American dreadnoughts with superfiring turrets
Enhanced dreadnought with ten 12-inch guns
Improved armor and propulsion systems
First with 12-inch superfiring turrets
First US battleships with 14-inch guns
Revolutionary "all-or-nothing" armor scheme
Triple turrets and enhanced firepower
Turbo-electric drive and improved fire control
WWI-era design modernized for WWII
First US battleships with 16-inch guns
Fast battleships of the treaty era
Compact design with heavy armor protection
The most powerful battleships ever built by the US Navy
Browse battleships the way that works best for you
Explore all 21 battleship classes from Indiana to Iowa, viewing ships organized by their design lineage and evolution.
Find ships quickly by name in a comprehensive alphabetical listing with thumbnail photos of these legendary warships.
Browse by hull number from BB-1 to BB-64 and see the evolution of battleship design from pre-dreadnoughts to the mighty Iowas.
Beautifully designed for exploring battleship history on iPad and iPhone
✓ All 57 battleships covered
✓ Over 300 high-quality photographs
✓ Complete ship histories and specifications
✓ All 21 battleship classes included
✓ Full text search capability
✓ Pinch-to-zoom for photo details
✓ Save favorites and share photos
✓ Universal app for iPhone & iPad
✓ Free updates with more photos over time
Perfect for naval historians, veterans, modelers, and anyone fascinated by these mighty warships
From USS Indiana (BB-1) to USS Missouri (BB-63) and beyond
Available for iPhone and iPad
BATTLESHIPS of the US NAVY covers all US Battleships from USS Indiana to the legendary Iowa-class battleships. Whether you use it on your iPad or your iPhone, BATTLESHIPS of the US NAVY is the best way to learn about these mighty warships. Over the course of time, free updates will be offered to current users with more photos and information.
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