USN
Heavy Cruiser
1942
Ship History
Second Minneapolis, the first was a cruiser that served from 1894 - 1921.
Wartime History
Flagship of a four cruisers and six destroyer force. Damaged by two torpedoes at the start of the Battle of Tassafaronga on during the night of November 30, 1942.
Afterwards, underwent temporary reapirs at Tulagi. Her damaged bow was removed and sunk off the repair area.
