* BUILDER: New York Navy Yard * KEEL LAID: March 16, 1914 * LAUNCHED: June 19, 1916 * COMMISSIONED: October 17, 1916 * LENGTH: 608 ' Overall * BEAM: 97' 1/2" 1916 * BEAM: 106' 1941 * DISPLACEMENT: 37,565 Tons Standard 1941 * DISPLACEMENT: 37,565 Tons Full Load 1941 * ARMAMENT: 12 14" Rifles in 4 Turrets * BOILERS: 6 Bureau Express Type * MAXIMUM SPD: 21 Knots * PROPELLERS: 4 - 3 Bladed * COMPLIMENT: 1941: 1516 (92 Officers and Warrants)