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USS West Virginia

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS West Virginia in honor of the 35th state.

• The first USS West Virginia (ACR-5), was a Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser.
• The second USS West Virginia (BB-48) was a Colorado-class battleship.
• The third USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) was an Ohio-class submarine.

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