by Bob Moritz
Member since 10-Jan-2009
Build Type: Kit→ Yankee Modelworks
Country: United States
Era: 1914-1945
Length Range: 400-800 feet (122-244m)
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type:
- Fuel→ Diesel/Fuel Oil
- Impeller→ Propeller
- Engine→ Steam Turbine
Scale: 1:350
Subject Type: Vessel→ Naval and Privateer→ Steel Navy→ Cruiser
About the Vessel
This heavy cruiser fought in the battles for the Gilbert Islands, Kwajalein, Truk, Eniwetok, Hollandia, Marianas, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and other Pacific raids from 1944-1945. It received 9 Battle Stars for its service.
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