Circa 1900. “Cruiser U.S.S. Newark.

  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. Four additional protected cruisers (C-2 through C-5) were launched for the USN prior to Newark.[1][2] She was laid down by William Cramp &… Read More »Circa 1900. “Cruiser U.S.S. Newark.
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