Atlanta-class cruiser
Class of ship
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The Atlanta-class cruisers were eight United States Navy light cruisers which were designed as fast scout cruisers or flotilla leaders but which proved to be effective anti-aircraft cruisers during World War II. They were also known as the... Wikipedia
Armor: Belt: 1.1–3+3⁄4 in (28–95 mm); Deck: 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm); Turrets: 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm); Conning Tower: 2+1⁄2 in (64 mm)
Beam: 52 ft 10 in (16.10 m)
Boats & landing craft carried: 2–4 × lifeboats
Built: 1940–1945
Complement: As designed: Officer: 35; Enlisted: 638; Oakland class: Officer: 47; Enlisted: 766
Displacement: 6,718 long tons (6,826 t) (standard); 7,400 long tons (7,500 t) (full load)
In commission: 1941–1949