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

CL-90 USS Astoria

• Cleveland class Light Cruiser:
• Displacement: 10,000 tons
• Length: 610'-610'1"
• Beam: 66'3"-66'4"
• Draft: 25'8"
• Speed: 32.5 knots
• Armament: 12 6"/47, 12 5"/38, 28 40mm, 22 20mm, 3 planes
• Complement: 1214-1475
• Geared turbines, four screws
• Built at Cramp and commissioned 17 May 1944
• Nicknamed "The Mighty Ninety"

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Astoria

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