[hchutch]

Uh, right now the only serious problem I've head the Iowa-class BBs have could be the need for re-wiring. Still, at this point, the United States Naval Fire Support Association (http://www.usnfsa.com) has made a good case that with upgrades, these ships would be useful to have.

DD-21 is now in another redesign, I hear. This does not create a lot of confidence in our ability to bridge the gap, IMHO.

[Poohbah]

Uh, right now the only serious problem I've head the Iowa-class BBs have could be the need for re-wiring.

And reboilering, and completely overhauling the main armament to get rid of bagged powder, and, and, and, and...