USS Wichita
Survived
| Type | Heavy cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 9 × 8″ guns |
Admiral Giffen's flagship at Rennell Island, hit by a torpedo that failed to explode.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 9 × 8 in/55 Mk 12 guns
- 8 × 5 in/38 Mk 12 guns
- 8 × .50 caliber machine guns
Armour
- Belt armor: 6.4 in (160 mm)
- Deck: 2.25 in (57 mm)
- Turrets: 8 in (203 mm)
- Conning tower: 6 in (150 mm)
| Laid down | 28 October 1935 |
|---|---|
| Launched | 16 November 1937 |
| Commissioned | 16 February 1939 |
| Displacement | Standard: 10,589 long tons (10,759 t) Full load: 13,015 long tons (13,224 t) |
| Length | 600 ft (180 m) wl 608 ft 4 in (185.42 m) oa |
| Speed | 33 kn (61 km/h; 38 mph) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
16 November 1937
Battle of Rennell Island
Survived
29–30 January 1943
Giffen's flagship
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrapping, 14 August 1959