HyperWar: USS Chicago (CA-29)

• Displacement: 13,100 tons
• Length: 600'3"
• Beam: 66'1"
• Draft: 24'
• Speed: 32.5 knots
• Armament: 3x3 8"/55, 4x2 5"/25, 6 21" tt; 3 planes (SC-1)
• Complement: 1,155
• Propulsion: Steam tubines, 8 boilers, 4 shafts, 107,000 hp
• Built at Mare Island Navy Yard, and commissioned 9 March 1931

At the Battle of Rennell Island (south of Guadalcanal), 29-30 Jan 43: Chicago was struck by an aerial topedo, launched by a Betty flying from Rabaul. Taken under tow and bound for Espiritu Santo, Chicago was hit by four more Betty-launched torpedoes on the 30th and sunk.

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Chicago

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