Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1912 — DELAWARE IS LEADING SHIP [ARTICLE]

DELAWARE IS LEADING SHIP

Captures Record of 74.758 for Fighting Condition and Target Practice. Washington, Aug. 16.—The fcig battleship Delaware is the ideal fighter of the American navy. That vessel stands at the head of the list of the 21 battleships in battle efficiency, for the year 1911-1912. Her final merit figures as compiled at navy department give that vessel a rating of 74.785 per cent. The Colorado is second, with 66.301, and.Tthe Maryland third, with 66,952.