Project California - BB44

USS California, BB44, was one of the "slow battleships," built early in the 20th century. The "OBB" ships of the US Fleet are generally considered too slow for Big Gun combat. This page is meant to document the construction of one of California's Big Gun versions. It will cover as many aspects of the drafting, building, builder's trials and certification as are reasonable. Look here for work on plans, system design, and fitting out.

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Planning and Construction Log 03-30-05 - General Project History
Plans Proofing and Redrawing 11-09-03 - "Measure twice, cut once"
Hull Frame Assembly 11-09-03 - Wood Hull Frame pictures
Machinery Spaces and Equipment Installation to be loaded
Initial Sea Trials and Proof of Concepts to be loaded - quad vs. twin screw propulsion
Main Armament 03-30-05 - MK-V Cannons (CNC Mill UPDATE)
Secondary Armament 12-12-00 - sealed, sliding breech twin .177"
Fire Control 11-09-03 - PIC controlled fire commands, rotation, centerline alignment
Damage Control to be loaded - Cascading Pump System

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