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The battleship USS Nebraska (BB-14) was launched on October 7, 1904, at Moran Brothers Company shipyard in Seattle, marking a significant event in the city's maritime history.
The USS Nebraska was one of the 16 battleships that participated in the Great White Fleet's circumnavigation of the globe from 1907 to 1909, showcasing American naval power.
The USS Nebraska was named in honor of the 37th state of the United States, reflecting a tradition of naming battleships after states.
During World War I, the USS Nebraska was tasked with convoy escort duties and later transported troops back to the United States after the war ended.
After serving in both peacetime and wartime, the USS Nebraska was decommissioned on July 2, 1920, and later sold for scrap in 1923.
Before its decommissioning, the USS Nebraska was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, where it played a role in training exercises and fleet maneuvers.
