Trumpeter 05743 USS Astoria CA-34 1942  [TP05743]

The NEW OLREANS course represented the final course associated with second generation �Treaty� hefty cruiser built involving the two World Wars. The seven heavy cruisers within the class were outwardly similar. Their wartime displacement was 10,136 tons standard and 12,436 tons at full load. This displacement increased year by 12 months due to the addition of radar, electronic gear, and anti-aircraft protection. NEW OLREANS class cruisers were several of the most utilized ships in america Navy during World War Two. They were bought at every major naval skirmish despite the fact that there were just four devices remaining after 1942. NEW OLREANS class heavy cruisers attained a total of 63 Battle Stars into the fight against japan in Pacific.

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