<b> USS Boston (CA-69, later CAG-1), 1943-1975

USS Boston, CAG 1 CA 69 USS Boston




<b> USS Boston (CA-69, later CAG-1), 1943-1975 
USS Boston,CA 69. Class 13,600 ton Baltimore class heavy cruiser built at Quincy, Massachusetts, was 

commissioned at the end of June 1943.

673' 5" (oa) x 70' 10" x 26' 10" (Max)
Armor, 6" Belt, 8" Turrets, 2 1/2" Deck, 6 1/2" Conning Tower.
Machinery, 120,000 SHP; G. E. Geared Turbines, 4 screws
Speed, 33 Knots, Crew 2000.

This picture of the CA 69 USS Boston, as built Armament 9 x 8"/55, 12 x 5"/38AA, 48 x 40mm, 24 x 20mm, 4 Aircraft Boston

CAG 1 USS Boston, as Framed 1950's. Armament 6 x 8"/55, 10 x 5"/38AA, 8 x 40mm, 4 Terrier guided missile's launcher Boston

This model is 42" Long, 12" High, 4 5/16" at Main Deck, and 4 5/16" at the water line.

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