Big Mamie

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Big Mamie is the affectionate nickname of the World War II–era battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59), now preserved as a museum ship.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf nickname
armamentType 16-inch naval guns
5-inch dual-purpose guns
associatedWith Battleship Cove naval museum
linked to: Battleship Cove
awarded battle stars for World War II service
builtFor United States Navy
category Museum ships in Massachusetts
South Dakota-class battleships
World War II battleships of the United States
class South Dakota-class battleship
commemorates United States Navy personnel of World War II
conflictParticipatedIn World War II
constructionLocation Fore River Shipyard
Quincy, Massachusetts
countryOfService United States
currentUse museum ship
displacementClass fast battleship
era World War II
hasAffectionateNicknameFor USS Massachusetts (BB-59)
hasFeature armored belt
large main gun turrets
superstructure with fire-control systems
heritageDesignation historic naval vessel
hullNumber BB-59
launchedAs USS Massachusetts (BB-59)
location Battleship Cove
Fall River, Massachusetts
locationCountry United States
material steel hull
navalPrefix USS
nicknameLanguage English
notableEngagement Naval Battle of Casablanca
Pacific Theater operations
operatedBy United States Navy
operationalRole surface combatant
ownedBy Battleship Cove organization
linked to: Battleship Cove
preservationPurpose education
historical remembrance
preservationStatus museum ship
preservedAs war memorial
propulsionType steam turbine
refersTo USS Massachusetts (BB-59)
shipType battleship
symbolizes American naval power in World War II
touristAttractionIn Massachusetts
visitorActivity educational programs
public tours

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