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Pensacola Class
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The Pensacola class of heavy Cruiser was USS Pensacola and USS Salt Lake City. These were the first cruisers built after the signing of the Washington treaty.. USS Pensacola was built at the New York Navy Yard and launched 23rd January 1929. During World war two. she served 1942 to 1944 at Midway, Santa Cruz, Guadalcanal, Tassafaronga and it was here USS Pensacola was badly damaged. returning to action at the Gilbert Islands, Kwajallein, Iwo , Okinawa and the Pacific raid. She survived the war, only to be used as a Bikini Target Ship during 1946 and finally sunk 10th November 1948
USS Salt Lake City was built at the New York Navy Yard and launched 25th April 1929. During World war two. she served between 1942 and 1945 at Guadalcanal-Tulagi, and Cape Esperance where she was damaged. USS Salt lake City was also damaged at Komandorski islands, Attu, Gilbert Islands, Kwajalein, Leyte, Iwo, Okinawa and Pacific raids Displacement: 9,100 tons, Speed: 32.7 knots, Crew 1200 . Armament: Eight 8 - inch Guns, Eight 5 - inch Guns Two Aircraft. |
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| USS Pensacola (CA24) | 25th April 1929 | Sunk on 10th November 1948. | |
| USS Salt Lake City (CA25) | 23rd January 1929 | Sunk on 25th May 1948. | |
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USS Pensacola |
USS Pensacola, 1934. Original republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here to order. Order Code MP5068 |
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USS Salt Lake City, March 1930. Original republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here to order. Order Code MP5069 |
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USS Salt Lake City Submitted by Janice Weatherford |
USS Salt Lake City. Sent in by John Hodgett. |
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