Worcester class cruiser

Worcester class cruiser

The "Worcester" class cruiser was a class of light cruisers used by the United States Navy. Ten ships were planned for this class, but eight were canceled. The remaining two ships were completed and commissioned.

"Worcester" class ships

*USS Worcester (CL-144)
*USS Roanoke (CL-145)
*USS Gary (CL-147) (Cancelled)

External links

* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/cl-144.htm Global Security.org - Worcester class cruiser]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/cl-144-specs.htm Global Security.org - Worcester class cruiser specifications]


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