Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 134, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1920 — “Queen of Navy” Is Best Shot in Pacific Fleet [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

“Queen of Navy” Is Best Shot in Pacific Fleet

The USS. Idaho, called the “Queen of the Navy,” established a record during the Pacific fleet target practice, when her gun crews made nine direct hits In 86 shots at long range with the 14-lnch guns. The Idaho _ is one of tb« very latest of the United States navy’s superdreadnaughts. She has a main battery of twelve 14-inch naval rifle* and is fitted with the latest antiaircraft and submarine protections. *