I was laid down in 1936, saw action in multiple theaters of World War II, and was eventually sunk by a submarine in 1944. I was named after a state in the United States and was part of a class of battleships known for their speed.

1. I was present at the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
2. My final battle was in the Philippines.
3. I was heavily damaged by air attacks before being sunk.
4. My class included ships that served on both the Atlantic and Pacific Fronts.