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Each week I shall feature one USN cruiser of yesteryear. 40s,50s & 60s... First ship up is the USS BOSTON (CA-69/CAG-1) [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/30byzc3.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Launching, at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts, 26 AUG 1942. Courtesy of James Russell, 1972. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 75590. [/quote] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/2zi6fpw.jpg[/IMG] [quote]In Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 30 JUN 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98279. [/quote] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/aens6a.jpg[/IMG] [quote]On a full power run, 22 OCT 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #80-G-283559. [/quote] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/9fr4ht.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE] [B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B] Fires a "Terrier" guided missile from her after launcher, during a training cruise in August 1956. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98281. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/2eowl1y.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Starboard quarter view of [B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B] in the Pedro Miguel Locks of the Panama Canal, June 1957.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/1zezdbs.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE] [I]I love this phorto..That was the real US Navy.[/I] [B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B] (right) and [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/070/04070.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Canberra (CAG-2)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - Nested together at Pier 5, Norfolk Naval Base, during change of command ceremonies in which Rear Admiral Charles B. Martell relieved Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson as Commander Cruiser Division FOUR. This photograph accompanied a Commander Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet, press release dated 14 APR 1958. Note the different guided missile guidance radars fitted to these "sister" ships, with [B]Boston [/B]having a pair of Mark 25 Mod 7 types, while [B]Canberra[/B] has two of the later, and larger, SPQ-5 types. [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/11.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Intrepid (CVA-11)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] is on the other side of the pier. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98288. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/308znfp.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE] [B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B] (left) and [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/070/04070.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Canberra (CAG-2)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] - Steam alongside each other, as they practice high-line operations for the transfer of the World War II Unknown Soldier, 22 April 1958. Photographed by Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98289. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/2qjxeg4.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE] "Relieving on Station...[B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B], world's first guided missile cruiser relieving [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/123/04123.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Albany (CG-10)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] in Augusta Bay, Sicily. The [B]Boston[/B] has joined the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean as Flagship of a fast carrier strike group." (quoted from the original photo caption). [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/123/04123.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Albany (CG-10)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] is tied up to [B]Boston[/B]'s starboard side. The photograph was received by "All Hands" magazine on 8 OCT 1965. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98294. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/rgxxsj.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Providing ammunition to keep the big guns of the heavy cruiser [B]USS Boston (CAG-1)[/B] on the line is almost a daily task for the fast combat support ships like [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/5901.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Sacramento (AOE-1)[/COLOR][/B][/URL]. The Seventh Fleet cruiser keeps a vigil close offshore, to provide heavy gunfire in support of Marine operations inland. When not assisting the Marines with her eight and five-inch guns, [B]Boston[/B] patrols on Sea Dragon destroying military targets along the coast of North Vietnam." (quoted from the original photo caption). Photographed by Chief Journalist Robert D. Moeser, USN. Photo is dated 25 June 1967. This image, taken from above [B]Boston[/B]'s port bow, shows her forward triple 8"/55 gun turrets, with eight-inch powder tanks and projectiles on deck nearby. [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/5901.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Sacramento (AOE-1)[/COLOR][/B][/URL] is steaming alongside. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98298. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/k388hv.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE] "'Friendship Lights' aboard [B]Boston[/B] cast a glow on the waters of the Bay of Naples during [B]CAG-1[/B]'s October 3-10 visit to 'Bella Napoli'. A tradition among the ships of the Sixth Fleet, the lights symbolize the peaceful intent of the Fleet's mission in the Mediterranean Sea." (quoted from the original photo caption). The original print is undated, but was taken during the mid-1960s. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98293. [/QUOTE]

Great idea for a gallery Popeye. Must admit Boston was always one of my favourite USN cruisers. Here are a few more pictures of her. Click on the images and they grow bigger than yours! Each week you choose them and if I can add to them I will - and anybody else who can contribute will be welcomed!
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Indeed! Clear exciting photos of great ships. Why restrict yourself to the recent past? There's the White Fleet for starters. To say nothing of America's glorious heritage of the 19th century.

[QUOTE=herakles;16965]Indeed! Clear exciting photos of great ships. Why restrict yourself to the recent past? There's the White Fleet for starters. To say nothing of America's glorious heritage of the 19th century.[/QUOTE] To be honest I'm not intrested in sailing ships at all. But the Great White Fleet will be intresting. I'll give it ago in a couple of days..Got to do a litttle research first.

You're adding an important part to the forum - on your own. Our US coverage is so much better now. Jeff, where are you?

Herk, I'm lurking about. Been out of town and busy. I built a model of the USS Boston when I was a young boy. To use terms of yesteryear, I thought the missiles were "neato."

I'm glad you're still lurking Jeff!

The last active all gun cruiser of the US Navy the [I]USS Newport News CA-148[/I] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/2aez1pk.jpg[/IMG] [quote]The completed ship rides high on Commissioning Day because she is not yet fully loaded. In addition to three triple 8-inch turrets, the new cruiser had 12 5-inch guns, 24 three-inch guns, and 12 20-mm guns. The 20-mm guns were removed almost immediately after commissioning. The ship's full-load displacement was 21,500 tons.[/quote] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2wcocpk.jpg[/IMG] [quote]CA-148 shortly after comissioning[/quote] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/5btv6o.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Crew inspection while the ship is at anchor in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 1949, during her shakedown cruise.[/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/20adljp.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Port bow view in port Venice, Italy, 12 APR 1950[/quote] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/s6kv8m.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Nice, early 1960's photo location unknown.[/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/x6nbxu.jpg[/IMG] [quote] Following a 3 1/2 month yard period, during which the communication facilities were extensively revamped and office and berthing spaces were constructed to accommodate Commander Second Fleet and his staff, NEWPORT NEWS assumed her new duties as flagship for Vice Admiral John McNay Taylor. Shown in August 1962 in the Western Atlantic, she participated in NATO Exercise RIPTIDE III, as flagship of ComStrikFltLant, the NATO role of Commander Second Fleet. For years afterward this photo was considered her "Official Portrait". U.S. Navy photo. [/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/2hykppk.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Port quarter view while outbound to the Atlantic Ocean just off Cape Henry on the Chesapeake Bay, 14 May 1963. [/quote] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/30u9saa.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Eight inch/55 caliber guns in action, Picture is prior to 1972.[/quote] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/s3pq1u.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Off the coast of Vietnam, June 1972. Taken from the [URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/829.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)[/COLOR][/B][/URL].[/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/2m5md0p.jpg[/IMG] [quote] At 0110 on the morning of 1 October 1972, while on a fire mission off Vietnam, a faulty 8-inch projectile detonated prematurely in the center barrel of turret two. The shells in the powder train leading up from the magazine burned rapidly and [URL="http://www.uss-newport-news.com/memorial/nn_memor.htm"][B][COLOR=#0066cc]20 men were killed[/COLOR][/B][/URL] [B]Newport News[/B] prepares to refuel from the [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/21/2104.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Savannah (AOR-4)[/COLOR][/URL][/B] in September 1974. The center of the cruiser's turret two has been plated over because the damaged gun was not replaced after the 1972 explosion.[/quote]

The one of the guns firing is a work of art.

I dont have many to add to the ones Popeye has posted - but here are a few...
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That is a good looking ship.

Sorry for the slight delay on this one folks, just finished a 12 hour nightshift.. Uss Newport News Regards Alan
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Best photo of the lot alan.

Gentelemen the [I]USS Oklahoma City CL-91/CLG-5/CG-5[/I]. The ship served as the 7th Fleet flagship for many years. [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/mb7nll.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CL-91) Launching, at the Cramp shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 20 February 1944. Courtesy of James Russell, 1972. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 75598. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2qa8jt3.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CL-91) Off the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, circa 9 April 1945. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland. Collection of James C. Fahey. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 95754. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/vgqucx.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Underway, early '60s, Showing general details of missile conversion rebuild[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/5bpl4o.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Good detail pic. Showing many details of the conversion. Note Forward 6" gun remains, Dual 5"/38 is moved forward and the entire superstructure is moved forward.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/5x3cli.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Six inch/47 caliber guns in action, date unknown[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/fvxvds.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Steams out of San Francisco Bay, California, on 16 November 1960. Photographed by Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98663. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2q1gmys.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Arrival at Yokosuka, Japan, 20 May 1962. The tug USS Portobago (YTM-413) is assisting as Oklahoma City is moored to Pier # 8. Photographed by P.D. Hinman, Pacific Fleet Mobile Photo Unit. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98665. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/iyep7c.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) In port with rails manned, possibly at Long Beach, California, circa 1963. The original print has the date 6 March 1963 stamped on its back. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98666. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2d0dz77.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Plan view amidships, looking aft, taken while undergoing an inclining experiment at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, California, 28 September 1963. Note the ship's surviving gun director, a Mark 37, and radar antennas, including: SPS-10 and SPS 37/43 (larger antenna) atop the foremast; SPS-39 atop the mainmast; and SPS-30 atop the after mast. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/4sedlk.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) is moved alongside USS Providence (CLG-6) at Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan, 7 July 1964. Vice Admiral Roy L. Johnson, Commander Seventh Fleet, and his flag staff were moving from Providence to Oklahoma City at the conclusion of the former's first tour as fleet flagship. Photographed by PHAN R.L. White, USN. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98674. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/xmrjol.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5), Flagship of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, Arrives at Saigon, Republic of Vietnam, for a three-day goodwill tour, with Vice Admiral Roy L. Johnson, Commander, Seventh Fleet, on board, 21 July 1964. Vietnamese Navy personnel are waiting to help berth the ship. Official U.S. Army Photograph #USA CC-26860 [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/18c9pf.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Fires a salvo from her 6"/47 guns, during a night operation in the South China Sea off Vietnam, June 1966. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN. Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1142155. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/2gt22pf.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Plan view forward on the port side, taken while the ship was undergoing an inclining experiment at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, Hunter's Point, San Francisco, California, in June 1967. Ship in the background is the newly-completed guided-missile frigate USS Horne (DLG-30). Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98691. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/59yk45.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Night time photograph of the Seventh Fleet Flagship moored at HMS Tamar, the British Naval Base in Hong Kong, during a goodwill port visit, circa the 1960s. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98675. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/2ppyjqq.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Makes a tight turn to port while steaming in the Pacific Ocean, 16 February 1972. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98669. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/2l89fea.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Starboard quarter view in Hong Kong harbor, 1974.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/246jl78.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]ex-USS Oklahoma City (CG-5) Awaiting disposal at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, circa June 1987. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98671-KN. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/o946le.gif[/IMG] [QUOTE]The once proud [B][I]Oklahoma City [/I][/B] is sent to the bottom of the Pacific to meet "Davey Jones" Quoted from the Press Release for MTX 99 "The ship was still afloat on the final day of the exercise. With USS Columbus (SSN-762), Republic of Korea Submarine Lee Chun (SS 062), and several attack aircraft were in position to take another shot at the old vessel. Lee Chun shot a torpedo, scoring a direct hit. Twenty-five minutes later, at approximately 11:03 a.m., the former Seventh Fleet flagship disappeared below the surface, sinking down in 6,000 feet of water."[/QUOTE]

Good post Popeye. It is strange how few pictures there are of USS Oklahoma City before her conversion. I have the same picture as the one you posted as well as the launching picture - but i have seen no other pre-conversion pictures. anyway here is a different post conversion shot...
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[QUOTE]Good post Popeye. It is strange how few pictures there are of USS Oklahoma before her conversion. I have the same picture as the one you posted as well as the launching picture - but i have seen no other pre-conversion pictures. [/QUOTE] I'm sure you meant Oklahoma [B]City[/B]. The ships was Decommissioned 30 JUN 1947, Reclassified CLG-5 23 MAY 1957 and re-Commissioned 7 SEP 1960. That accounts for that lack of photos from '47 until 1960. Here's a few more WWII CL-91 photos more from navsource.org.. [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/w7g27s.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]USS Oklahoma City (CL-91) Underway off the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, 9 April 1945. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland. Collection of James C. Fahey. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 95752. [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/35m1x1k.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]The Oklahoma City (CL-91) enters dry dock #2 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 26 Oct 1946 during the yard's Navy Day celebration. She was in dry dock from 26 Oct to 13 Nov 1946. [/QUOTE]

Excellent thread Gerry! Excellent pictures! I've just got back from an evening out so have a few pics to catch up with. Regards, Bob.

I am aware of that Gerry - I just thought there would have been more pictures taken of her between 1945-1947 - but no matter.

I'm going to stick with the all gun cruisers for now. I'll do the conversions later.. Up next the [I]USS Baltimore[/I] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/2j3iko7.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Undated, Port view showing general deck arrangements of deck area. U.S. Navy Photo [/quote] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/2emlfrl.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Nice overhead view, date and location unknown. U.S. Navy Photo. [/quote] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/11ukajn.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) underway in Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 15 April 1943 [the day she was commissioned]. Note that she has not yet received her radar antennas. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute. Collection of James C. Fahey. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 91454. [/quote] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/mr8fuh.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) In Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 15 April 1943. Note her twin aircraft cranes and broad transom. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute. Collection of James C. Fahey. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 91457 [/quote] [IMG]http://i37.tinypic.com/34pjgr6.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) Off the Boston Navy Yard, Massachusetts, 10 September 1943. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute. Collection of James C. Fahey. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 91451. [/quote] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2afmzq0.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Forward plan view of USS Baltimore (CA-68) at Mare Island on 16 July 44. She was at the yard from 6 July until 17 July 1944. The USS Vestal (AR-4) is in the background. U.S. Navy photo #4543-44 [/quote] [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/2dtyv78.jpg[/IMG] [quote]Aft plan view of USS Baltimore (CA-68) at Mare Island on 16 July 44. She was at the yard from 6 July until 17 July 1944. The USS Vestal (AR-4) is in the background. U.S. Navy photo #4546-44 [/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/sg3crr.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) Off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 18 October 1944. Her camouflage is Measure 32, Design 16d. Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute. Collection of James C. Fahey. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 91462 [/quote] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/2lad1xd.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, while undergoing reactivation in 1951. The original print is dated 28 November 1951, the day Baltimore was recommissioned, but was probably taken somewhat earlier. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the Collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98241. [/quote] [IMG]http://i33.tinypic.com/2lxfdch.jpg[/IMG] [quote]40mm Quad gunnery practice while underway in the Med during 1952[/quote] [IMG]http://i36.tinypic.com/2e4m92r.jpg[/IMG] [quote]5"/38 gunnery practice while underway in the Med during 1952[/quote] [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/28spsn4.jpg[/IMG] [quote]USS Baltimore (CA-68) anchored in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 22 September 1954. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the Collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 52422. [/quote]

And 3 larger pictures...
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astraltrader, I love that second photo. It reminds me of entering port to go on liberty somewhere..years ago. Love that old shot of San Francisco in the background.

Its Terry, Gerry!! You are right it is a great picture of a truly great cruiser. I too prefer them when they were all gun-cruisers...

[QUOTE=astraltrader;17604]Its Terry, Gerry!! You are right it is a great picture of a truly great cruiser. I too prefer them when they were all gun-cruisers...[/QUOTE] Terry, the only active all gun cruiser I ever saw was the [I]USS Newport News CA-148[/I]. It was at Norfolk Va in early 1973. Just after the deployment where there was a gun turret explosion that killed 20 sailors. She was quite a sight. That ship had a very prideful crew. They called the [I]Newport News[/I] the "Double N"..In fact their ship caps all had "[B]NN[/B]" on the crown. Nothing else. Every sailor knew who they where. Turret explosion on the "Double N" 1 October 1972. [QUOTE]On 1 October 1972, while in action off the Demilitarized Zone in Vietnam, Newport News sustained an in-bore explosion in her center 8-inch gun of number two turret. A defective auxiliary detonating fuse caused the projectile to detonate almost immediately upon firing. Twenty men were killed and thirty six injured. The barrel proper was blown forward from the gun. The damaged gun was removed and its port plated over. The ship completed her career with the turret unusable and locked in train. [/QUOTE]

One thing Gerry - you have got us some great pictures from the official USN sites - surely you must have taken some your self when you served in the USN??

[QUOTE=astraltrader;17626]One thing Gerry - you have got us some great pictures from the official USN sites - surely you must have taken some your self when you served in the USN??[/QUOTE] Yes I did..but with an instamatic camera..Plus when I divorced my ex-wife she was to send me my navy photos I did not take with me.. Instead she destroyed them all. So most of the photos I have are from my first 2 years..Most were taken on the USS John F Kennedy. Some day I will share. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Since today is the anniversary of the sinking of the [I]USS Indianapolis[/I] here's a few photos of what happened to the [I]Indianpolis[/I] that fateful day.... [QUOTE]After delivering her top-secret cargo at Tinian, INDIANAPOLIS was dispatched to Guam where she disembarked men and reported for onward routine to Leyte From there she was to report to Vice Adm. Jesse B. Oldendorf for further duty off Okinawa. Departing Guam 28 July, INDIANAPOLIS proceeded by a direct route unescorted. Early in the morning, 12:15 a.m., 30 July i945, 2 heavy explosions occurred against her starboard side forward, and she capsized and sank in 12 minutes, at 12 degrees 02 minutes N., 134 degrees 48 minutes E. INDIANAPOLIS had been hit by two torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58, Commander Machitsura Hashimoto in command. The seas had been moderate; the visibility, good, INDIANAPOLIS had been steaming at 17 knots. When the ship did not reach Leyte on the 31st, as scheduled, no report was made that she was overdue. This omission was due to a misunderstanding of the Movement Report System. Thus it was not until 1025 on 2 August that the survivors were sighted, mostly held afloat by life jackets, although there were a few rafts which had been cut loose before the ship went down. They were sighted by a plane on routine patrol; the pilot immediately dropped a life raft and a radio transmitter. All air and surface units capable of rescue operations were dispatched to the scene at once, and the surrounding waters were thoroughly searched for survivors. Upon completion of rescue operations, 8 August, a radius of 100 miles had been combed by day and by night, saving 316 of the crew of 1,199 men. Captain Charles B. McVay, III, UN, commanding officer of INDIANAPOLIS at the time of her sinking, was vindicated from any blame concerned with the loss of his ship. All personnel involved in the failure to report the ship's absence from Leyte were also exonerated, after all the evidence had been carefully weighed. Traditionally the flagship of the powerful 5th Fleet, she had served with honor from Pearl Harbor through the last campaign of the war and had gone down in action a scant two weeks before the war's end. INDIANAPOLIS earned 10 battle stars for World War II service. [/QUOTE]
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That is MUCH better Gerry - it is so much easier to open the page and also uses up less space in the forum;);)!!

The first picture you used was brilliant Gerry - the first time I have seen that one.
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[B][I]USS DES MOINES (CA-134)[/I][/B] Operational and Building Data Keel laid on 28 MAY 1945 by the Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy, MA Launched 27 SEP 1946 Commissioned 17 NOV 1948 Decommissioned 14 JUL 1961 Stricken 09 JUL 1991 Fate: Scrapping completed by ESCO Marine, Inc., Brownsville, TX on 16 AUG 2007. I just love that third photo..Sailors going on liberty in the MED... The 7th photo is of CA-134 being towed from Philadelphia PA to the breakers yard in Brownsville TX. The pic was taken about a year ago.
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[B][I]USS HELENA (CA-75)[/I][/B] Operational and Building Data Launched 28 APR 1945 Commissioned 04 SEP 1945 Decommissioned 29 JUN 1963 Stricken 1 JAN 1974 Fate: Sold for scrap 03 NOV 1974 Careful that 6th picture is huge!!! Enjoy!
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[I]More photos for our fine Navally minded members!:D[/I] 1) [B]USS Guam (CB-2)[/B] Halftone photo of the ship's superstructure as the flag is raised for the first time during her commissioning ceremony, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 17 SEP 1944. Copied from the ship's wartime cruise book, "U.S.S. Guam: Her Story, 1944-1945". U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 90735 2) Port bow view, 25 October 1944. U.S. Navy Photo #2339-44 3) Aerial port bow view, 25 October 1944. U.S. Navy Photo #2343-44 4) [B]USS Guam (CB-2)[/B] Moored at Pearl Harbor on 21 February 1945. The port catapult and aircraft crane are trained over the side. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 97130. 5) The [B]San Francisco,[/B] minutes after being launched on 9 March 1933. Note all the debris in the water from the launching. Think of the field day that the naturalist and EPA would have now adays. San Francisco Mare Island Naval Shipyard Ship Files 6) Port side view, date and location unknown. 7) Starboard bow view at anchor, date and location unknown. George Winstead photo 8) [B]The USS San Francisco (CA-38)[/B] is forward of the [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/037/04037.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37)[/COLOR][/URL][/B] on the left and the [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/030/04030.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Hoston (CA-30)[/COLOR][/URL][/B] is forward of the [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/029/04029.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Chicago (CA-29)[/COLOR][/URL][/B] at Mare Island Navy Yard between Nov 3rd and 5th in 1936. U.S. Navy Photo. 9) [B]USS Helena (CA-75)[/B] Underway in late 1960, with a Regulus I guided missile on her fantail launching platform.
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I usally don't post photos of ships this old but here are some fine pics of the [B][I]USS CHARLESTON (C-22/CA-19)[/I][/B] 1) The Armored Cruiser [B]Charleston[/B] on a Post Card copywritten 1906 by Enrique Muller, and published by Illustrated Postal Card Co., N.Y. & Germany. From the Collection of Charles Munson. 2) Stern view of [B]USS Charleston (C-22)[/B] arriving at Mare Island on October 1, 1906. 3) Stern view of [B]USS Charleston (C-22)[/B] at her berth at Mare Island on November 7, 1906. 4) Two cruisers in dry dock at Mare Island. [B]USS Charleston (C-22)[/B], broadside in the photo, is in dry dock #1 and [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/acr9/acr9.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS South Dakota (ACR-9)[/COLOR][/URL][/B] is in the new dry dock #2. [B]USS South Dakota[/B] was the first ship to dock in dry dock #2 on March 14, 1908. 5) [B]USS Milwaukee (C-21)[/B] On trials in San Francisco Bay, California, circa 1906. The quarantine ship [B]Omaha[/B] is partially visible in the right distance. Courtesy of Mrs. Worth Sprunt, 1974, from the Collection of Rear Admiral B.F. Hutchison, USN. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 81436. 6) [B]USS Milwaukee (C-21)[/B] In port, probably at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, circa 1907. USS Buffalo is partially visible at right. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Radio Collection. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 99355 7) Forward plan view of [B]USS San Diego (CL-53)[/B] at Mare Island on 31 Dec 43. San Diego was in overhaul at Mare Island form 15 Dec 43 until 2 Jan 44. The circles indicate items that were modified during the yard period. U.S. Navy photo #8460-43 8) [B]USS Honolulu (CL-48)[/B] at Portsmouth, England, September 1938.
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A fine set of pictures. The closure of Mare Island Shipyard was a great loss to the nation. These photos illustrate my question in the USN section about bow rake evolution. Compare the bow of UISS Charleston to USS Helena, for example.

[QUOTE]A fine set of pictures. The closure of Mare Island Shipyard was a great loss to the nation[/QUOTE] Thank you.:p [url]http://www.navsource.org/[/url] has hundreds of photos of Mare Island CA in all her glory.

I hope you gents are enjoying these photos of these old cruisers.:p [B][I]USS CHESTER (CL/CA-27)[/I][/B] [B]CLASS - NORTHAMPTON [/B]Displacement 9,300 Tons, Dimensions, 600' 3" (oa) x 66' 1" x 23' (Max) Armament 9 x 8"/55, 4 x 5"/25, 6 x 21" tt. 4 Aircraft. Armor, 3 3/4" Belt, 2 1/2 Turrets, 1" Deck, 1 1/4 Conning Tower. Machinery, 107,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 4 screws Speed, 32.7 Knots, Crew 621. [B]Operational and Building Data[/B] Launched 03 JUL 1929 by New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden, NJ Commissioned 24 JUN 1930 Reclassified CA-27 01 JUL 1931 Decommissioned 10 JUN 1946 Stricken 01 MAR 1959 [B]Fate:[/B] Sold for scrap AUG 1959 1. Undated starboard side photo. 2. [B]USS Chester (CA-27)[/B] Running trials, in 1930. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 55113. 3. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's South American Goodwill Cruise, 1936 [B]USS Chester (CA-27)[/B] approaches the pier at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while preparing to dock, 27 November 1936. At right, already tied up, is [B][URL="http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/035/04035.htm"][COLOR=#0066cc]USS Indianapolis (CA-35)[/COLOR][/URL][/B], which was carrying President Roosevelt. Note the crowds awaiting the President, who was making his first stop during the "Good Neighbor" cruise. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, collection of Rear Admiral Paul H. Bastedo, USN. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 68102 4. [B]USS Chester (CA-27) [/B]Off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, following overhaul, 6 August 1942. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives #19-N-32461. 5. [B]Chester[/B] as refitted at Mare Island on 16 September 1943 shows her new open bridge without bridge wings to interfere with the sky arcs of the quad.40mm mounted at the 01 level. U.S. Navy photo #6882-43 6. Off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, after torpedo damage repairs and overhaul, 2 October 1943. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives #19-N-54656. 7. Stern view of the USS Chester (CA 27) off Mare Island on 2 Oct 1943. U.S. Navy Photo #6877-43. 8. At San Francisco, California, following overhaul, circa late May 1944. Circled numbers mark indicate recent alterations to the ship. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives #19-N-73474.
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I was on the last deployment that the USS NEWPORT NEWS made. It was a 6 week NATO CRUISE. I and the rest of the Cinclantflt Band were flown to Oslo Norway where we joined the ship. We then went to Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Pompey and finally Lisbon before heading back to Norfolk, VA. She was then decommissioned shortly after that cruise.

My only photo of an American cruiser, the Chicago, taken in about 1975
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And a great detailed photograph it is Chris. Many thanks for taking the time to upload it for us...

Two cruisers of yesterday:
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And two more:
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More USN cruisers:
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USS LITTLE ROCK in 1967.
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USS LONG BEACH.First USN Nuclear cruiser.....Steve. [ATTACH]69849[/ATTACH][ATTACH]69850[/ATTACH][ATTACH]69851[/ATTACH]
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Just caught up with this thread and enjoying it. Some great photo's, a big thanks to every one who have taken the time to post so far. The 1884 Navy Appropriation Act authorised construction of the Cruisers Atlanta, Boston and Chicago. These steel ships were the first to be eqipped with modern breachloading guns and the act marked the beginning of the transition from wood and sail to steel and steam. Just a little bit of useless information - The act also changed the rank of Master to Lieutenant (Junior Grade). 1. Atlanta 2. Boston 3. Chicago Dave
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Two 'older' Cruisers circa 1908..Foreground USSCharleston C22 and USS South Dakota ACR9.....
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Apologies for the 'double up' gents Mods to the rescue...Mare Island circa 1936..USS Tuscaloosa CA37 and USS Chicago CA29....Regards Brian...
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A couple of USS Galveston CLG3 who we worked with in the South China Sea in the '60's....Brian
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USS Brooklyn c1898...Regards Brian..
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Brian USS [I]Brooklyn[/I] (ACR-3) was an armoured cruiser. Nevertheless, it's a great picture. Mel

USS Massachusetts BB2 in the background.

Nice save...

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