The first USS Newark (C-1) was a United States Navy protected cruiser, the eighth protected cruiser launched by the United States. In design, she succeeded the "ABC" cruisers Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago with better protection, higher speed, and a uniform 6-inch gun armament.

Multiple ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Newark, after the city of Newark, New Jersey. USS Newark (C-1) was a protected cruiser in service from 1891 to 1912. USS Newark (SP-266) was a minesweeper and tug in commission from 1917 to 1919.

Tomorrow at Cramp's Shipyard in Philadelphia the new, unarmored cruiser Newark, which has been building since 1887 will be launched. The launching will be attended by a large party from this city.

Dec 14, 2017 · The USS Newark was a mixed cruiser (steam and sail), and because of this one of the last of her kind. She was very close to the USS Chicago and the last of the “ABC” cruisers. The ‘ABC’ were the USS Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago, among the first cruisers in US history.

Apr 27, 2016 · Newark was the first modern cruiser in the U.S. Fleet. She operated off the Atlantic coast for ten months, taking part in maneuvers and exercises until detached 8 December at Norfolk...

The first USS Newark (C-1) was a United States Navy protected cruiser, the first modern cruiser in the US fleet. She was laid down by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 June 1888, launched on 19 March 1890, sponsored …

Following extensive overhaul, Newark recommissioned 23 May 1898, shortly after the declaration of war on Spain, Captain A. S. Barker in command. She sailed 13 June for Key West and then Cuba, joining the blockade 30 June.

USS Newark, a 4083-ton protected cruiser, was built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and commissioned in February 1891. She served in the Atlantic and European waters up to 1897, then commenced an extensive overhaul, which finished in time for her to operate off Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

NAMESAKE - Named for the city of Newark, New Jersey. Five ships of the US Navy have borne the name NEWARK but only two were commissioned - USS Newark Cruiser No. 1, USS Newark SP-266, USS Newark CL-88 (cancelled in 1940),

An important part of the American war fleet was the USS Newark, the construction of which was authorized by Congress on March 3, 1885, under the Bureau of Construction and Repair of the Navy Department Act. The $1.2 million contract for the general construction was awarded to William Cramp Sons Ship and Engine Building Co. of Camden, N.J.