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

CA-74 USS Columbus

• Baltimore class Heavy Cruiser:
• Displacement: 13,600 tons
• Length: 673'5"
• Beam: 70'10"
• Draft: 26'10"
• Speed: 33 kts.
• Armament: 9 8"/55, 12 5"/38, 4 planes
• Complement: 1648-1969
• Built at Bethlehem, Quincy and commissioned 8 Jun 1945

Additional Links:

"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Columbus

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