USN
Atlanta Class
Light Cruiser
Displacement
13,327 tons
Dementions
541' / 53'
Armament
8 x twin 5/38
16 x 1.1”
8 x 21" torpedo tubes
Crew
796
August 30, 1945
Justin Taylan 2005
Ship
History
Built March 1940, Lanched July 1941.
The San Diego steamed over 300,000 nautical miles, engaged the enemy on 34 different occasions, and never lost a man. She earned 18 battle stars for her World War 11 service, serving from Guadalcanal to Tokyo Bay.
Memorial
At San Diego Harbor, there is a memorial to the ship and her crew.
