USS Chicago (CA-136/CG-11) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser laid down on 28 July 1943 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, by the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The USS Chicago (CA 136) is seen at San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter Point) being prepared for her conversion to a guided missile cruiser. This conversion started 1 July 1959 …

Chicago shifted operations to the Southwest Pacific on February 2, 1942 and earned three battle stars before being lost in battle January 30, 1943. The third Chicago (CA-136) was launched...

USS Chicago (CA-29) was a Northampton-class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1931 and active in World War II, until lost at the Battle of Rennell Island in January 1943. USS Chicago (CA …

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USS Chicago, a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser was first laid down on July 28, 1943 and commissioned January 10, 1945. The ship was named after the city of Chicago due to the fact …

Feb 10, 2024 · Delve into the storied past of the USS Chicago (CA-136/CG-11), a formidable cruiser launched in 1944 and commissioned in 1945 under Captain Richard R. Hartun...

Description, history, and photograph(s) of Heavy Cruiser USS Chicago (CA-136) in WWII

Apr 17, 2015 · USS Chicago (CA-136/ CG-11) was a Baltimore class heavy cruiser that entered service just in time to take part in the final bombardment of Japan during the Second World …

The third Chicago (CA-136) was launched 20 August 1944 by Philadelphia Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. E. J. Kelly; and commissioned 10 January 1945, Captain R. R. Hartung in command. …