USS Kentucky's Marine Detachment drilling on the quarterdeck, circa 1900-07. Note the extreme state of shine on the 13 & 8 inch guns in the foreground. Unclear what sloop-of-war is in the background.
USS Illinois (BB-7) utilizes air drying, apparently. 11,500 tons, 2 twin 13" turrets, 14 x 6" casemates, crew of 660. Sailed around the world with the Great White Fleet. Ended her years as a barracks ship for reserve midshipman. Scrapped 1956.