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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Colorado in honor of the 38th state.
- The first USS Colorado, a screw steam frigate, saw action in the American Civil War.
- The second USS Colorado (ACR-7), a Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser, patrolled the South Atlantic during World War I, preventing the sailing of German and Austrian ships interned at Bahia, Brazil.
- The third USS Colorado (BB-45) was the lead ship of her class of battleship.
Great White Fleet - Ship history, specifications, and images.
Naval Historical Center - BB-45 history, and annotated photos.
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NavSource Online - Ship facts and annotated images.
U.S. Navy Battleships - USS Colorado (BB 45) facts, history, and images.
USS Colorado Alumni Association - Ship history, statistics, photos, memorials, and information about reunions and the association.
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