NAVIS US BATTLESHIP BB-3 \'USS OREGON\' 1/1250 MODEL SHIP
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NAVIS US BATTLESHIP BB-3 \'USS OREGON\' 1/1250 MODEL SHIP:
$24.65
METALMODEL OF AMERICAN BATTLESHIP BB-3 \'USS OREGON\' BUILT BY UNION IRON WORKS 1893. 10 453 TON. 15 KNOTS. 107 METRES. 4 X 13 INCH GUNS, 8 X 8 INCH GUNS & 4 X 6 INCH SECONDARIES. FOUR 18 INCH TORPEDO TUBES.
CIRCA 1911.
USSOregon(BB-3)was theUnited States Navy. Her construction was authorized on 30 June 1890, and the contract to build her was awarded toUnion Iron WorksofSan Francisco, Californiaon 19 November 1890. Her keel was laid exactly one year later. She was launched on 26 October 1893, sponsored by Miss Daisy Ainsworth (daughter of Oregon steamboat magnateJohn C. Ainsworth), delivered to the Navy on 26 June 1896, and commissioned on 15 July 1896 withCaptainH.L. Howison in command. Later she was commanded by CaptainsAlbert S. Barkerand Alexander H. McCormick.CaptainCharles E. Clarkassumed command 17 March 1898 throughout theSpanish–American War.
Oregonserved for a short time with thePacific Squadronbefore being ordered on a voyage around South America to the East Coast in March 1898 in preparation forwar with Spain. She departed from San Francisco on 19 March, and reachedJupiter Inlet66 days later, a journey of 14,000 nautical miles (26,000km; 16,000mi). This was considered a remarkable achievement at the time. The journey popularized the ship with the American public and demonstrated the need for a shorter route, which led to construction of thePanama Canal. After completing her journeyOregonwas ordered to join the blockade at Santiago as part of the North Atlantic Squadron under Rear Admiral Sampson. She took part in theBattle of Santiago de Cuba, where she and the cruiserBrooklynwere the only ships fast enough to chase down theSpanish cruiserCristóbal Colón, forcing its surrender. Around this time she received the nickname \"Bulldog of the Navy\", most likely because of her high bow wave—known as \"having a bone in her teeth\" in nautical slang—and perseverance during the cruise around South America and the battle of Santiago.
After the warOregonwas refitted and sent back to the Pacific. She served for a year in thePhilippinesduring thePhilippine–American Warand then spent a year in China atWusongduring theBoxer Rebellionbefore returning to the United States for an overhaul. In March 1903Oregonreturned to Asiatic waters and stayed there for three years, decommissioning in April 1906.Oregonwas recommissioned in August 1911, but saw little activity and was officially placed on reserve status in 1914. After the United States joined World War I in 1917Oregonacted as one of the escorts for transport ships during theSiberian Intervention. In October 1919, she was decommissioned for the final time. As a result of theWashington Naval Treaty,Oregonwas declared \"incapable of further warlike service\" in January 1924. In June 1925 she was loaned to theState of Oregon, who used her as a floating monument and museum inPortland.
In February 1941,Oregonwas redesignated IX–22. Due to the outbreak of World War II it was decided that the scrap value of the ship was more important than her historical value, so she was sold. Her stripped hulk was later returned to the Navy and used as an ammunition barge during thebattle of Guam, where she remained for several years.USCGC Tupelo (WLB-303)assisted towingOregonto Guam. During a typhoon in November 1948, she broke loose and drifted out to sea. She was located 500 miles southeast of Guam and towed back. She was sold on 15 March 1956 and scrapped in Japan.
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NAVIS US BATTLESHIP BB-3 \'USS OREGON\' 1/1250 MODEL SHIP:
$24.65