7047 USS HUNTINGTON CL-107 1948

The USS Huntington (CL-107) was an American light cruiser that was launched in April 1945 and was finally completed in February 1946. The total length of the ship at the time of launching was 186 m, width 20.2 m, with a standard displacement of approx. 11,900 tons. The maximum speed was up to 32-33 knots. The armament of the unit at the time of launching mainly consisted of: 12 152 mm anti-aircraft guns, 12 127 mm AA guns and 4 quadruple 40 mm AA guns. The ship could also operate with 4 seaplanes. USS Huntington (CL-107) was the second and last Fargo-class cruiser to be built. The ships of this type were in essence a modernized Cleveland class, and differed from them mainly in the design of the superstructures, their shape and better anti-aircraft armament. They were also distinguished by significantly better stability and better placed center of gravity of the whole structure. Generally, however, both classes had very similar combat capabilities. The USS Huntington (CL-107) was constructed at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, NJ. Shortly after entering service in the period 1946-1947, the unit operated with the American 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Basin, but in June 1949 it was transferred to the naval reserve, and in 1962 was sold for scrap.