Technical information
Type | Heavy cruiser |
Displacement | 9300 BRT |
Length | 600 feet |
Complement | 621 men |
Armament | 9 8"/55 guns (3x3). 4 5"/25 AA guns (4x1). 6 x 21" torpedo tubes (2x3). 4 Aircraft, 2 catapults. |
Max speed | 32.5 knots |
Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
Power | 107000 SHP |
Notes on class |
US Navy ships of the Northampton class
To see all Northampton class ships click here.
USS Augusta (CA 31) | ||
USS Chester (CA 27) | ||
USS Louisville (CA 28) | ||
USS Chicago (i) (CA 29) | Lost on 30 Jan 1943 | |
USS Houston (i) (CA 30) | Lost on 1 Mar 1942 | |
USS Northampton (CA 26) | Lost on 1 Dec 1942 | |
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See all US Navy Heavy cruiser classes.
Battle to Save the Houston Miller, John Grider |
Books dealing with this subject include:
Battle to Save the Houston, Miller, John Grider, 2000 |