USS Northampton

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USS Northampton has been the name of three ships in the United States Navy:

  • USS Northampton (SP-670), a wooden motor boat acquired in 1917 and returned to its owner in 1918.
  • USS Northampton (CA-26), lead ship of the Northampton-class cruisers, commissioned in 1930 and was sunk at the Battle of Tassafaronga in 1942.
  • USS Northampton (CLC-1) was a command ship that was originally laid down as heavy cruiser CA-125 in 1944. Work on her was suspended the next year prior to launching, then recommenced in 1948 when it was decided to make her a command ship. She was launched in 1951, commissioned in 1953 and served until 1970.
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