Technical information
Type | Heavy cruiser |
Displacement | 9950 BRT |
Length | 610 feet |
Complement | 621 men |
Armament | 9 8"/55 guns (3x3). 8 5"/25 AA guns (8x1). 8 .5" AA. 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 Portland class
To see all Portland class ships click here.
USS Portland (CA 33) | ||
USS Indianapolis (CA 35) | Lost on 30 Jul 1945 | |
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See all US Navy Heavy cruiser classes.
Left for dead Pete Nelson |
Books dealing with this subject include:
Abandon Ship!, Newcomb, Richard F., 2000 |