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The battleship explosion the Navy tried to blame on a dead sailor

In April 1989, an explosion inside USS Iowa’s Turret Two killed 47 sailors during a gunnery exercise and turned one of ...
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Veterans and families gather to mark the 37th anniversary of the USS Iowa tragedy at Naval Station Norfolk

Service members and families gathered at Naval Station Norfolk's Iowa Point to remember the 47 sailors who died when a gun turret exploded aboard the battleship in 1989 NORFOLK, Va. — Service members ...
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Never forget: Norfolk honors 47 sailors killed in 1989 USS Iowa explosion

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)— Sailors, veterans, and families gathered at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday morning to mark a somber anniversary, honoring the 47 service members killed aboard the USS Iowa. The ...
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Sailor shares memories of serving on the USS Iowa

LOS ANGELES — America commemorates its 250th anniversary this July 4. And one place that is very much a part of the country’s history can be found on the sea. Now decommissioned, the battleship USS ...
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On the Water: I got to have a tour of USS Iowa, dinner for 10 aboard ship. Here’s what it was like

At a recent fundraiser for Scouting USA, I was the proud bidder of a tour on the USS Iowa, in San Pedro, and a dinner for 10 at the captain’s table on board. The priceless experience was made by the ...