USS LONG BEACH

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Number of Images3 Last edited by: John Brown

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BuilderBethlehem Steel Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltQuincy, Mass, USA Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1959-61 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth220m x 22m Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage14,200 DW Last edited by: John Brown

Propulsion2 Westinghouse Reactors. Geared turbines. Twin screw
80,000 SHP Speed 30K+.
This was the USN first nuclear powered cruiser.
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Owners & Previous Names1961 Commissioned into USN
1995 De-commissioned.
2012 Remains broken up Puget Sound.
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Additional Notes1100 crew.
Formed Task Force One with the other 2 nuclear powered surface ships ENTERPRIZE and BAINBRIDGE. In 1964 they carried out Operation Sea Orbit when they circumnavigated the world without refueling or other support Last edited by: John Brown

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USS LONG BEACH