USS Connecticut (BB-18) was a battleship of the United States Navy, the lead ship of her class. She was commissioned in September 1906 and served during World War I. The ship was involved in various operations, including serving as the flagship of the Pacific Fleet and participating in training exercises. USS Connecticut also escorted convoys and engaged in diplomatic missions. During the war, she was primarily used for convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic. After the war, the battleship was involved in various training exercises and fleet maneuvers. In 1923, she was decommissioned and used as a target ship during bombing tests. Eventually, USS Connecticut was sold for scrap in 1924. The ship's design was influenced by the naval arms race between the United States, Japan, and Great Britain. The USS Connecticut had a displacement of over 16,000 tons and was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch guns. She was known for her speed and maneuverability, as well as her advanced fire control systems. The ship's career highlights the evolution of naval warfare and the important role battleships played in projecting power and maintaining maritime supremacy during the early 20th century.

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