The third USS Astoria was a Cleveland -class light cruiser of the United States Navy, which were built during World War II. The class was designed as a development of the earlier Brooklyn …

Images and stories of the officers and men who served aboard USS ASTORIA CL-90. ASTORIA CL-90 photographs and technical information from throughout her service life. Four ships have …

World War II History 1941-1945 Click on the sections below to learn more about the wartime history of USS ASTORIA CL-90: Chapter 1: Beginnings Construction of USS ASTORIA CL-90 …

Jun 19, 2015 · On the night of the 9th, Admiral Halsey led TF 38, including Astoria, into the South China Sea to begin raiding Japan's inner defenses. For the next two weeks, the carriers …

USS Astoria (CL 90) Underway at sea, 22 July 1944, while en route to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for post-shakedown overhaul. Her camouflage is Measure 33, Design 24d. Official U.S. Navy …

Light cruiser Astoria was launched. USS Astoria was commissioned into service with Captain George Dye in command. USS Astoria departed Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States for …

The third Astoria (CL-90) was laid down on 6 September 1941 at Philadelphia, Pa., by the William Cramp & Sons, Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 6 March 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Robert …

The third USS Astoria was a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, which were built during World War II. The class was designed as a development of the earlier Brooklyn …

On the night of the 9th, Admiral Halsey led TF 38-including Astoria-into the South China Sea to begin raiding Japan's inner defenses. For the next two weeks, the carriers pounded military …

Nov 18, 2013 · USS Astoria (CL-90) was a Cleveland class light cruiser that fought in the Pacific from December 1944 to the end of the war, fighting off the Philippines, Okinawa and …