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USS Chicago (CA-29)
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USS Chicago was a Northampton-class cruiser of the United States Navy that served in the Pacific Theater in the early years of World War II. She was the second US Navy ship to be named after the city
USS Chicago (CA-29), underway off New York City, during the fleet review on 31 May 1934.
USS Chicago (CA-29), underway off New York City, during the fleet review on 31 May 1934.
The damaged USS Chicago with Mare Island's diving barge alongside at Mare Island Navy Yard on 25 October 1933 after her collision with the British fre
The damaged USS Chicago with Mare Island's diving barge alongside at Mare Island Navy Yard on 25 October 1933 after her collision with the British freighter Silver Palm
USS Chicago docked in Brisbane, March 1941
USS Chicago docked in Brisbane, March 1941
Torpedoed bow of Chicago, while drydocked in Australia
Torpedoed bow of Chicago, while drydocked in Australia
Battle of Rennell Island
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The Battle of Rennell Island took place on 29–30 January 1943. It was the last major naval engagement between the United States Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Guadalcanal campaign of W
USS Chicago (CA-29)
…submarine attack at Sydney Harbour and serving in battle at the Coral Sea and Savo Island in 1942, she was sunk by Japanese aerial torpedoes in the Battle of Rennell Island, in the Solomon Islands, on 30 January 1943. Chicago was launched on 10 April 1930 by Mare Island Naval Shipyard under the supervision of Naval constructor…
USS Chicago low in the water on the morning of 30 January 1943, from torpedo damage inflicted the night before
USS Chicago low in the water on the morning of 30 January 1943, from torpedo damage inflicted the night before
South Pacific area in 1942–1943. The U.S. troop convoy and warship task forces heading towards Guadalcanal (upper center) on 29 January 1943, originat
South Pacific area in 1942–1943. The U.S. troop convoy and warship task forces heading towards Guadalcanal (upper center) on 29 January 1943, originated at the major Allied bases at Espiritu Santo and Efate (center right) and Nouméa (lower right). Headquarters for Japanese land-based aircraft in the Solomons area was at Rabaul (upper left).
USS Louisville (right) tows the crippled Chicago on the morning of 30 January 1943.
USS Louisville (right) tows the crippled Chicago on the morning of 30 January 1943.