Keywords: USS Kearsarge after WWI refit 1916.jpg USS Kearsarge 1916 dreadnaught configuration Caption October 1916 photo off Boston shows standard pre-dreadnought modifications These included a cut down bridgework canvas covering at her conning position and wheel house and unarmored turret mounted range finders As with the Indiana BB-1 the Kearsarge BB-5 was also plagued with a low freeboard Cage masts have replaced her original fighting masts for better long distance salvo spotting and stability source http //www navsource org/archives/01/05b htm PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Kearsarge BB-5 1916 |