Naval Legends: USS Massachusetts | World of Warships 

I drive by her Every day, and it's odd how attached we residents here are to her. Yes, she may have been built as a weapon of war, but the feelings that ship evokes in us here today are awe and pride (and posessiveness. She's OUR ship!) she serves as a constant reminder of the greatest generation, our Fathers and Grandfathers and Uncles who served during the war, and of the ingenuity, strength and cooperation of the American people in those days. She protected our boys, and never lost a single crewman in combat. Every time I see a video or news item about her, I get a little choked up again. That's our Big Mamie!

She sank 5 ships! Kraken! WoW

Massachusetts earned a Kraken medal. Well done.

My Dad served on USS Massachusetts. He maned one of the front 16inch. He passed away almost 10 years ago at 89 years old.

Tbh u got better animation than national geographic or history channel

She shares the harbor with other museum ships, USS Lionfish ;a Submarine, USS Kennedy; a destroyer and a German missile corvette plus two PT boats displayed indoors. A great museum to visit.

4:19 "of course, you cant send a newly constructed warship into battle" Prince of Wales: *cough *cough

Wargaming should really branch into making documentaries. No one else is going to produce decent quality stuff. . . I mean, look at History Channel. . . . . . ...

My late father, Charles W. Illingworth, served on the USS Massachusetts. He loved his ship and his country. My dream is to visit the ship someday. God bless and thank you to all servicemen and women - past and present - for their service to our country.

First & last 16” gun shots of WW2. Very Impressive to say the least.

You neglected to mention that she never lost a crewman! Otherwise, great vid!

I went there as a kid with my dad. Its size had me in awe.. Now in my mid 40s I remember that day like it happened last week. Impressive ship she is

Camped on her as a boyscout many times as a kid and recently was back to help chip paint and paint the ship. Love this ship and proud to have her in my state. I cant wait until we get a version of the Alabama skinned like the Massachusetts to use in game.

One thing not mentioned in this documentary is the fact that not a single sailor who served aboard her was killed in combat. I learned this from a docent during a guided tour. Battleship Cove is a great place to visit. There is not only the battleship but also a destroyer, a submarine and a PT boat.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time on this ship. My dad was the photographer that did the postcards and advertising for Battleship Cove, so I got to go all sorts of off-limits places with him to get photos. An awesome ship.

thumbs up for the new animations

When she came to Fall River, "I" was there, with my Dad, a boy of 11 in 1965 . . . when she arrived, she COULDN'T fit "Under" the bridge, so they waited for the tide to go "Out", but she STILL wouldn't fit . . . so they ended up cutting one of her radar masts off, an reattached it later . . . through the years I visited her "Countless" times, due to having many friends who actually WORKED on her. I "Know" the ship, VERY WELL !. . . been in a "Lot" of her unopened spaces.

Growing up in Boston, I had the pleasure of touring her before. Carriers may be the kings of the sea now, but when I stood in the shadow of 'Big Mamie' and her nine 16-inch rifles, it was a visceral feeling of power and intimidation that only the old battlewagons could give off. Really hope she is put into the game as a premium at some point, maybe alongside the Jean Bart.

I was on the ship this march. I was vacationing outside of Canada for the first time and chose Boston as where I would travel. Made a vlog about it.

And she's docked only 30 minutes from me.

I have been lucky enough to actually be on the uss Massachusetts, I have even slept on it thanks to a trip from my Boy Scout troop, it was quite amazing to see such a grand ship, filled with history, right below my feet and to be standing on the ship named for my state was quite patriotic, love you big mamey, I hope to visit again soon

My grandfather served on this ship as a marine AA gunner.

One of my favorite memories is camping there as a young scout with my father and grandfather, a WW2 and Korean War navy vet that served on the USS Iowa. He told stories that had everyone captivated. Long live big mamie!

It is my first time to play this game, and I didn’t realize they have these videos. I’ve learnt so much more about warships by watching these videos than taking history classes.

8:30 Historic Torpedobeats!

Great video. I'm even more proud to be from Massachusetts. I'll be visiting this amazing battleship soon.

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Mass back in 2010 when I was still in high school with my parents! Great experience at Battleship Cove. I'd highly recommend it!

Great documentary. I enjoyed watching it. So nice that they preserved the ship. Greetings from Poland!

this is more info than i got on the tour

Aww hell yeah! My girl! I've been playing on the Massachusetts since I could walk. But I hadn't gone in many years, then I moved to GA, and the resulting stress and loneliness stripped away a large part of my me-ness. I forgot that that was something I did, and thought my passion for warships started because I started playing Kantai Collection. It got me back out there seeking them out again, but I'm much happier to report that my interest was never that shallow. When I came home after 2 years I found a ship encyclopedia from my first visit to BB-59, and realized that I hadn't been there in 8 years. I've always found WWII ships really pretty from an artistic perspective. That ship gave me so many summer memories, but I never paid her much attention. She was always just there. So the last time I visited, I had to give her my thanks for being such an influence in my life. For you she's a ship, for me she's more like an old friend that I missed. Sorry, this one and North Carolina are really special to me. So I tend to get gushy and sentimental about them.

i visited the Massachussets when i was 8 years old in 1973. family vacation from michigan to maine and i remember how wonderful it was. my dad was on a destroyer escort during korea and he explained a lot of things to me. i love remember that day. i want to go back...

So enjoyed the documentary on the USS Massachusetts. My dad was on the ship during WWII and growing up we heard many stories of its activities during the war. So inspiring to see exactly what happened and what he went through. Before his death , my brother along with his little son, took my father back to visit the ship. Three generations visiting history. Thank you for this look back in history. Well done.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing this ship since I was a little kid. My grandfather brought my dad here when he was a child. I just visited her today and it was absolutely wonderful to see that the boy scouts were having an overnight visit on her. It was true magic to see hear the scouts say “WOW” in response to witnessing this beast in the flesh. This beauty kicked some serious ass and will continue to. What a exquisite Battleship. Please Wargaming, for us console players, here’s a tier 7 everyone would buy. After all, hasn’t anyone been curious why the Jean Bart wasn’t so successful?

Great documentary, especially with the CGI battle scene was top notch as well! It’s great that her and her sister Alabama were made into museum ships that still exist today!

I have visited this ship twice. would like to go back someday and spend the whole day walking around it.

Man do i love Big Mamie i had the pleasure of running about her docks as a child and using the coin rollers to flatten pennies with her likeness blissfully unaware of her storied past i always wondered why my dad smiled at her so, he served solid 10 years in the navy in the sixties aboard various submarines as a sonar man so i could only imagine he could hear her props in his earmuffs again. He always showed me about her gun deck no matter how much he protested that i see the USS Nautilus (i believe) i always was far more enamored with the colossal 15in guns of which looked like they could shatter the earth to my child like mind. when i was there the few times he took me i saw a few men whom would show up and look extremely somber and withdrawn walking her decks, i always asked my dad why they were so sad and he replied only with "if they talk to you boy I want you to thank him for his service and nothing else" looking back i see the bb-59 on their hats and know they must have lost many a friend aboard. Its crazy looking back at her all these years later learning more about her thank you guys very much.

Thank you very much for time and effort in animating historical battles. thumbs up!!

That was awesome!! Thank you!! Love the USS Massachusetts. Visit her nearly every year.

Thank you for making this video educational and informative, not a commercial. It is great to see the Massachusetts in action, even if simulated. I am proud to live in the state that preserved this piece of history.

This is an excellent video. ....great job....your group should be extremely proud of your work. A salute to you from a Cold War US Marine

Love how they say “small town of Fall River” yet it’s one of the biggest cities in the State

Went there when I was 16 years old and loved exploring the Massachusetts in Fall River. Also really loved the American and East German destroyers that are docked next to it.

I grew up 10 minutes from this ship. As a kid I never knew her story, now I'm in awe. She was a war wagon!

I've been there, it's a very well preserved ship, plus there are several other naval vessels. If you plan to visit the ship, don't forget to visit the Lizzy Borden house too. It's really cool.

This is an excellent presentation. I especially like the CGI of the actual tactical details of the confrontation. Kudos.

These CG animations, the visuals, the audio, the fluidity of the particle effects, I fucking love it!

This is probably my favorite naval legends so far! Love those battle animations! I was blown away by them in the Yamato video, but these new ones are even better!

I've stood on the deck of the USS Massachesetts (BB59) along with the other two ships in Fall River, the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, JR. (DD850) & the USS Lionfish (SS298) when I was on vacation with my parents during the late '70's... this visit is part of what convinced me to join the USN out of High School a few years later. It's great to see this fine lady warrior get some love.

I toured most of this ship a few years, was pretty damn cool. Amazing piece of engineering.

I remember touring the Massachusetts when I was a teenager a couple of decades ago. One of the most memorable experiences in my life. I think she'll be a premium ship soon.

I've been there several times as a kid and that ship is HUGE! We would be on that one ship alone for around 3 hours, and there's so much other cool stuff there; too much to even start! Also right up the street is the maritime museum with the 28 foot titanic used in the 1953 20th century fox film. Oh and FYI when I went there the bridge was painted light green and rusted all over.

I was just on it this past weekend 4.20.24. Amazing to see her up close and actually go aboard. I climbed inside and stood in one of the starboard gun turrets. Love history and the fact she is a museum is such an experience.

Great video. I live an hour or so from the ship, been on her couple times and I think they would love to have this video to show as part of the exhibit.

Outstanding work on the animations for combat! Its great when we can see these battles play out instead of having to imagine it ourselves.

Thank you WG for such outstanding historical videos! You guys MUST do more of these to help preserve history of these great ships. My father was also in the battle of Leyte Gulf on board the USS Hornet CV-12 with VF-11 Sundowners as a fighter pilot (Commander John W Ramsey Us Navy 1941 thru 1963). Its great to know these crews of these ships worked together to achieve victory.

I remember seeing this ship up close and person. It means a lot to some of my relatives.

I live in Connecticut but passed over the bridge behind the ship on several occasions on my way to the cape, I'll have to actually stop at some point and get a better look.

I love these naval legends videos, keep them coming Warships!!

I was there last month. love this museum.

Wow these new animations are badass. It's like watching a good war film. And the sound effects are epic.

Excellent video, you guys truly do history well.

Should do a video on the USS California, WWI dreadnought type Battleship that saw extensive combat in WWII after being simi-sunk during the attack on Pearl harbor. Dispite having always been always use as a flagship and arguably being the most powerful US battleship (after the refit) it is one naval legend that never gets the credit it deserves.

Waited this long since these series started, thanks WG for bringing my home state pride into light.

Amazing CGI and such an amazing ship! Hail the South Dakota class BB's!

PLEASE PUT HER IN THE GAME !!!!! I VISIT HER ALL TIME TIME!! I PLAY THE ALABAMA, BUT WOULD LOVE MY BATTLESHIP NEAR ME!! PLEASE PUT HER IN THE GAME!!!

the cinematics and animation ia really great!!!! waiting for wargaming the movie

Wow, really enjoyed that. I had no idea the Americans fleet did that. So heroic and proud. Plus I didn’t know the Americans had so many battleships in WW2 like the Nevada. That’s was so good I might have to watch it again thank you for sharing.

Jesus christ! Wargaming, you are the BEST history channel. Absolutely phenomenal video!

this episode today is wonderfull with reconstruction history with animated more please

Thinking about the French side, what a confusing and demoralizing time they had to live through. Vichy France allied with their conquerors and fought against their natural allies. I doubt those guys wanted to shoot at American ships but they had orders. And I hate to say it but a gunnery duel between a maneuverable ship and one unable to move and with only one functioning battery isn't what I'd call a fair fight.

This company teaches so much ....and it’s a gaming company 😐. I LOVE IT

excellent video! loved the new animations for the battle in North Africa. you guys do such a good job with these!

Why do I get the feeling this ship would be more useful today then the Zumwalt class ships...

They FAILED to mention a "Very Important Detail" . . . from her BATTLE with the French Battleship, they found out something was "Wrong" with the 16 inch shells . . . of the 5 hits that exploded, another 6 DIDN'T . . . if you examine the pictures of the French ship, you can see where the shells that "didn't" explode, actually HIT the ships armored skin, ripping it open . . . what they discovered was, the "Threading" of the detenator on the base of the shell, were "Too Shallow", which was the reason they failed to explode, actually causing them to FALL OUT of the shell on impact . . . an later shells corrected this problem . . . just a "Detail", but frankly I think an IMPORTANT ONE !

Great history, I’m just learning this information about these great ships. Keep up the great and important work World of Warships!

These videos are so good they teach you history and about the battleship! Keep the work up!

Length: 680.8 ft Beam: 108.2 ft Draft : 29.3 ft Speed : 27 knots (31 mph) Armament: 9 x 16 inch 45 caliber Mark 6 guns 20 x 5 inch 38 caliber guns 60 x bofors 15x4 inch guns 35 x Orellikon cannons

Such a beautiful ship

My grandpa (Carl Edwin France) served on this ship from mid 1942 to 1945. He was a machinist's mate first class. I got to go see her summer 2021 and I just cried when I saw her, partly because he died in 1994 and just the sheer size of her. While I was there I got to spend a night on her, and it was the best night of my life. There were 5 accidents aboard during her service: 1 During a hot day a sailor passed out below deck due to lack of oxygen and ended up dying. 2 Another guy came to help but he also passed out and then died. 3-4 two sailors were thrown overboard and weren't recovered. 5 My grandpa's friend was decapitated from a wire that snapped. His brains were on the deck in front of him. I just couldn't imagine that. But to all of those who have served and/or are serving: Thank you for your service, And God Bless America.

Great video! I love watching these thanks for making them for us!

My great grandfather worked hard to build that ship! His name was James J Kilroy!

Some of the finest military porn anywhere. I need the music for this, it’s so dynamic!

Anyone else love watching these just for the beautiful CG work they do

This is an amazing series! Well done

You know what that's​ meaning, the BB 59 might come in the game Soon📣

I've actually slept in the captain quarters when I was in Boy Scouts.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, talk about an icon that makes us proud!

Love these videos!! Keep them coming WG!!!

Way off on the 40mm mounts, she carried 18 Quads mounts by 1945, for 72 barrels !!

French battleship tries to bow tank 16" 45 cal. French battleship forgets bow tanking doesn't work in reality. French battleship sinks to the bottom of her berth.

Thank you, Love these videos.

Love the sound effects that play over the archive footage.

what about German naval legends?? Scharnhirst, Bismarck and Tirpitz

Naval Legend: Bismarck?

YES I've been waiting for this to come out

These programs never talk enough about the secondary battery. Those 5" guns were also quite powerful in battle.

Looks like this could be a Tier VII Premium Battleship that can go toe to toe with the Scharnhorst.

I love this ship. I have a model of this ship and I wish I could buy it in game and I'd play it more than any other ship.

My father fought on the Mass. in the Pacific. His battle station was in the elevator compartment passing up powder bags to the top middle 16 in. gun turret. During the kamakazi raids the big 16 in. guns were not in action. My father told me that one night there were 26 Japanese kamakazi raids, he said that he rationalized that the whole ship would explode should a bomb or plane penetrate his compartment so he didn't worry and was calm during the raids. He told me that during one raid he fell asleep, the powder magazine was the one place that was air conditioned so he was very comfortable and relaxed. My dad turned 93 this past February of 2019. He remains my hero and I am very proud of his service on the Massachusetts.

She has a great battle history!!!! The first and last shoots of WW2 16'" gunfire came from her batteries....what a magnificent Battleship!!!