I know, I know. But those battleships are, in my opinion, the most beautiful warships ever constructed. They are just so low, sleek and stream-lined looking that I think the Navy should keep at least one of them around forever.
I am, of course, biased, because when Reagan called the Missouri back in to service, he also called my father back out of retirement to serve on her. I think that was the happiest he ever was in his Navy career.
Engines? They recalled engine crews of the Sacramento and Camden to man the Iowa's when they were recommissioned.
They used the powerplant from uncommissioned Iowa class Kentucky with lower pressure boilers than other ships.