User:Derekbridges/USS Chattanooga (CL-118)

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NameUSS Chattanooga
NamesakeChattanooga, Tennessee
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Newport News, Virginia
Laid down9 October 1944
StatusContract cancelled 12 August 1945.
Class and typeFargo-class light cruiser

USS Chattanooga (CL-118) was a planned Fargo-class light cruiser of the United States Navy. The Chattanooga was to be built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newport News, Virginia. Her keel was laid on 9 October 1944. The Chattanooga was cancelled on 12 August 1945 before being launched.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chattanooga". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 1 July 2010.


Category:Fargo class cruisers Category:World War II cruisers of the United States Category:Ships built in Virginia Category:United States Navy canceled ships