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The USS Massachusetts (BB-2) was authorized in 1890 and commissioned six years later. In addition to barely being able to head out to sea, her turrets lacked counterweights, and if both of her then-giant twin 13-inch guns were turned to one side, the vessel would list severely. Likewise, the main belt armor was placed too low to be effective against enemy fire.