USS Chicago (CL/CA-29) was a Northampton-class cruiser of the United States Navy that served in the Pacific Theater in the early years of World War II. She was the second US Navy ship to …

USS Chicago (CA-29) was a Northampton -class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1931 and active in World War II, until lost at the Battle of Rennell Island in January 1943.

USS Chicago (CL-29) rolled over slowly on her starboard side and sank stern-first at 1644 on 30 January 1943, about 30 miles east of Rennell Island near 11°26'S, 160°56'E. USS Chicago...

USS Chicago (CA 29) in Cockatoo Island Dockyard in August, 1942, repairing damage that occurred on August 8-9 during the Battle of Savo Island. Photo shows starboard stern area of …

USS Chicago (CA-29) was a Northampton-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy that served in the Pacific Theater in the early years of World War II. She was the second US Navy …

On July 1, 1931 reclassified as a heavy cruiser USS Chicago (CA-29) in accordance with the provisions of the London Naval Treaty of 1930. Commissioned March 9, 1931 with Captain …

The Navy's second USS Chicago (CA-29) was launched April 10, 1930 and made port in Honolulu, Tahiti, and American Samoa during her shakedown cruise. During the early 30's, …

Cruiser USS Chicago (CA-29) was commissioned into service with Captain Manley Hale Simons in command. 28 Jul 1942 : US Navy and Marines began a four-day amphibious landing …

May 2, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, operational history of the USS Chicago (CA-29) Cruiser Warship including pictures.

At the Battle of Rennell Island (south of Guadalcanal), 29-30 Jan 43: Chicago was struck by an aerial topedo, launched by a Betty flying from Rabaul. Taken under tow and bound for Espiritu …