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USS Astoria CA-34 |
Type: |
Cruiser |
Class: |
New Orleans |
Builder: |
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington, USA |
Hull Number: |
CA-34 |
Ordered: |
N/A |
Commissioned: |
April 28, 1934 |
Keel Laid: |
September 1, 1930 |
Decommissioned: |
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Launched: |
December 16, 1933 |
Stricken: |
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Fate: |
Sunk Aug. 9, 1942 by Japanese warships at the Battle of Savo Island. At least 237 crewmen killed, survivors picked up by nearby ships. (Roll of Honor) |
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Page published June 16, 2013 |