Trumpeter 1/700 USS New York BB-34

USS NEW YORK (BB-34) was first in the New York' class of US Navy battleship, laid down at Brooklyn shipyard in 1911, launched in 1912, commissioned in 1914, and was the first ship to be equipped with 14-inch main guns.

In 1917NEW YORKwas assigned to British waters and assisted the British Grand Fleet, being mainly responsible for blockade and escort missions.

NEW YORKreturned to training and participated in various problem-solving exercises, being modernised in 1926. UntilPearlHarbour, theUShad maintained neutrality in WWII withNEW YORKon Atlantic neutral patrols. After theUSdeclared war onJapan,NEW YORKoperated in North Africa (Operation 'Torch') and spent time protecting the North Atlantic andMediterraneanconvoys.

In 1945NEW YORKtransferred to the Pacific Fleet, and participated in the battles of Iwo Jima andOkinawa. During battleNEW YORKreceived minor damage in a kamikaze attack.

After the warNEW YORKtook part in Operation 'Magic Carpet', the repatriation of US military personnel from overseas theatres of war. In 1946NEW YORKwas used in Operation 'Crossroads' as a target for atomic tests, remaining afloat but was eventually sunk in 1948 following use in target practice by other navy ships and aircraft.