Worcester class cruiser
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USS Worcester (CL-144) |
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Worcester class cruiser |
| Operators: | |
| Preceded by: | Fargo-class cruiser |
| Planned: | 10 |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Cancelled: | 8 |
| Retired: | 2 |
| Preserved: | 0 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Light Cruiser |
| Displacement: | 13,000 (standard) 17,997 (full) |
| Length: | 679 ft .5 in |
| Beam: | 70 ft .5 in |
| Draft: | 25 ft |
| Propulsion: | 4 Westinghouse 620 psi boilers 4 geared steam turbines 4 Screws 125,000 Horsepower |
| Speed: | 33 knots |
| Complement: | 1,560 officers and enlisted |
| Armament: |
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| Armor: | 3-5 in belt 3.5 in (max) deck 2-6.5 in turrets 5 in barbettes 4.5 in conn |
The Worcester class cruiser was a class of light cruisers used by the United States Navy. Ten ships were planned for this class, but eight were canceled. The remaining two ships were completed and commissioned.
[edit] Worcester class ships
[edit] External links
- Global Security.org - Worcester class cruiser
- Global Security.org - Worcester class cruiser specifications
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