USS Columbus

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The third USS Columbus (CA-74/CG-12), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Columbus, Ohio. She was launched on 30 November 1944 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Massachusetts; she was sponsored by Mrs. E. G. Meyers; and commissioned on 8 June 1945.

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CA-74; CA-74; CG-12
speed 33 knot, 
Baltimore-class cruiser, heavy cruiser, United States Navy, 

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    1943-06-28T00:00:00Z
    1943-06-28T00:00:00Z
    keel laying
    1945-06-08T00:00:00Z
    1945-06-08T00:00:00Z
    ship commissioning
    1944-11-30T00:00:00Z
    1944-11-30T00:00:00Z
    ship launching
    1975-01-31T00:00:00Z
    1975-01-31T00:00:00Z
    ship decommissioning
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    Distant view of USS Independence (CVA-62) underway, as seen from USS Columbus (CG-12), 1 October 1970 (6372486)Distant view of USS Independence (CVA-62) underway, as seen from USS Columbus (CG-12), 1 October 1970 (6372486)
    USS Columbus (CG-12) underway off San Diego, 19 February 1965 (NH 82722-KN)USS Columbus (CG-12) underway off San Diego, 19 February 1965 (NH 82722-KN)
    USS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 25 May 1963 (NH 98460)USS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 25 May 1963 (NH 98460)
    Mk 11 launcher with RIM-24 Tartar missiles aboard USS Columbus (CG-12), in 1972Mk 11 launcher with RIM-24 Tartar missiles aboard USS Columbus (CG-12), in 1972
    USS Columbus (CA-74) at Amsterdam, in 1949USS Columbus (CA-74) at Amsterdam, in 1949
    USS Columbus (CG-12) and USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) moored at San Diego, California (USA), on 14 March 1964 (NH 98673)USS Columbus (CG-12) and USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) moored at San Diego, California (USA), on 14 March 1964 (NH 98673)
    USS Columbus (CA-74) anchored in the Hudson River, in October 1945 (NH 105562)USS Columbus (CA-74) anchored in the Hudson River, in October 1945 (NH 105562)
    USS Columbus (CG-12) aft superstructure, in 1965 (KN-11658)USS Columbus (CG-12) aft superstructure, in 1965 (KN-11658)
    Vice Admiral Lynde D. McCormick (USN) boards USS Columbus (CA-74) on 20 September 1952 (80-G-447768)Vice Admiral Lynde D. McCormick (USN) boards USS Columbus (CA-74) on 20 September 1952 (80-G-447768)
    USS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Mediterranean Sea, in 1974 (NH 81595)USS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Mediterranean Sea, in 1974 (NH 81595)
      TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
      commonsimageDistant view of USS Independence (CVA-62) underway, as seen from USS Columbus (CG-12), 1 October 1970 (6372486) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CG-12) underway off San Diego, 19 February 1965 (NH 82722-KN) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 25 May 1963 (NH 98460) Commons
      commonsimageMk 11 launcher with RIM-24 Tartar missiles aboard USS Columbus (CG-12), in 1972 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CA-74) at Amsterdam, in 1949 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CG-12) and USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) moored at San Diego, California (USA), on 14 March 1964 (NH 98673) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CA-74) anchored in the Hudson River, in October 1945 (NH 105562) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CG-12) aft superstructure, in 1965 (KN-11658) Commons
      commonsimageVice Admiral Lynde D. McCormick (USN) boards USS Columbus (CA-74) on 20 September 1952 (80-G-447768) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Columbus (CG-12) underway in the Mediterranean Sea, in 1974 (NH 81595) Commons
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