Above: As New York Ship was known for its World War I destroyers and transports, it was famous for its cruisers in World War II.  Above, the Savannah at top speed of 32.5 knots.

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Hull #: 412
Named for: Savannah, Georgia
Launched: May 8, 1937
Length: 600 ft
Speed: 32.5 kn
Fate: Sold for scrap on January 25, 1966

Savannah in Philadelphia on 5 Sept 1944, after repair and upgrades

USS Savannah (CL-42) photographed from a blimp of squadron ZP-11, while underway off the New England coast on 30 October 1944.

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