Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

CL-13 USS Memphis

• Omaha class Light Cruiser:
• Displacement: 7050 tons (normal) / 9,507 tons (full load)
• Length: 555'6"
• Beam: 55'4"
• Draft: 19'11"-20'10"
• Speed: 35 knots
• Armament: 2x2 6"/53, 6x1 6"/53, 7x1 3"/50, 2x2 40mm, 12x1 20mm, 6 21" torpedo tubes; 2 planes
• Complement: 681-823
• Propulsion: Steam turbines, 12 265 psi boilers, 4 shafts, 90,000 hp
• Built at Cramp and commissioned 4 Feb 1925

Additional Links:

"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Memphis

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