Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

CA-31 USS Augusta

• Northampton class Heavy Cruiser:
• Displacement: 14,300 tons (full load)
• Length: 600'3"
• Beam: 66'1"
• Draft: 24'
• Speed: 32.5 knots
• Armament: 3x3 8"/55, 4x2 5"/25 DP, 4x2 40mm, 4x4 40mm, 22 20mm, 3 planes (SC-1)
• Complement: 1,155
• Propulsion: Geared tubine engines, 8 boilers, 4 shafts, 107,000 shaft hp
• Built at Newport News, and commissioned 30 January 1931

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Augusta
• USS Augusta Home Page

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