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

CL-52 USS Juneau

Atlanta class Anti-aircraft Cruiser:
Displacement: 6,000 tons
Length: 541'6"
Beam: 53'2"
Draft: 16'48"
Speed: 32-33 knots
Armament: 16 5"/38, numerous 40mm & 20mm AA, 8 21" torpedo tubes
Complement: 820
Built at Federal, Kearny and commissioned 14 February 1942

: 13 Nov 42; after suffering gunfire damage during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, Juneau was torpedoed by I-26, north of Guadalcanal, en route to the New Hebrides. Juneau blew up and sank immediately; 10 of her crew survived. Among the casualties were the 5 Sullivan brothers.

Additional Links:

"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Juneau
Naval Historical Center FAQ [USN]
Sullivan Brothers
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Under air attack at Battle of Santa Cruz

The 5 Sullivan brothers

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