Looking down from the forward crows nest of USS New York (BB-34). Photo was likely taken sometime between 1916 and 1917. Location unknown.
Lattice masts were so unique, a pity they became obsolete after WW1.
What were the pros and cons ?
Pro: Lightweight
Con: Left little room for adding more weight on top, and was also found to be too fragile.
Gunnery test on USS Texas (San Marcos) they able to withstand multiple hits & not collapse.They did turn out to be fragile however.