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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS South Dakota in honor of the 40th state.
- The first USS South Dakota (ACR-9), Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser, escorted troops and convoys during World War I.
- The second USS South Dakota (BB-49), was laid down as the lead ship of her class of battleship, but the entire class was cancelled before they were launched.
- The third USS South Dakota (BB-57), the lead ship of her class of battleship, saw action during World War II.
Great White Fleet - BB-57 history, specifications, and images.
Great White Fleet - BB-49 history, specifications, and images.
Naval Historical Center - BB-57 history and annotated images.
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NavSource Online - BB-49 ship facts and images.
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NavSource Online - BB-57 facts and annotated images.
U.S. Navy Battleships - USS South Dakota (BB 57) facts, history, and images.
USS South Dakota (BB-57) - Ship history and images, crew stories, and information about reunions and the memorial.
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