BB Thirty Four

Listen and I'll tell the tale

of a mighty ship the sailed.

Heroine of the second war.

Her number BB thirty four.

Fought bravely 'til her battles won

the setting of the Rising Sun.

Fought hard for life and liberty

and saw the day of victory.

Her duty done she gave her life.

Proudly made her sacrifice.

Slipping underneath the waves

rests peaceful in her watery grave.

Today her daughter bears her name

and proudly rides the restless wave.

Of her wrath her foes report.  Her name

USS New York