South Carolina spent much of her career in the Atlantic and Caribbean patrolling the eastern coast of the United States. The ship was laid down in December 1906 and launched in July 1908 before being commissioned into the US Atlantic Fleet in March 1910. She was also the first American dreadnought though she did not incorporate turbine propulsion like HMS Dreadnought, South Carolina 's design included revolutionary aspects as well, primarily the superfiring arrangement of her main battery. USS South Carolina (BB-26), the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the eighth state.

2 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes (submerged).

Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans. Also, since quality Adirondack Spruce can be difficult to obtain, consider either Sitka Spruce, or European Spruce for the top plate and braces.

Unfortunately that wood is no longer available and is on the endangered species list. Note that the original pre-WWII D28's used Brazilian Rosewood.

The D28 uses Indian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce Top. While wood selection can be whatever the luthier or customer desires, the classic D18 uses ribbon cut Genuine Mahogany (Honduras Mahogany) back and sides with Sitka Spruce Top. Although this guitar model is most closely associated with bluegrass and folk styles, the bold sound and projection is suitable for any genre. This guitar is the standard and legendary for it's incredible balance, projection and robust tone.

The dreadnought 6-string guitar was one of the most significant innovation of the Martin Guitar Co.

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