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The ''Northampton'' class of United States Navy Cruiser s was a reaction to the weight and cost of the ''Pensacola'' Class , with 3 triple mounted 8-inch gun turrets and slightly thinner belt armor. This class was notable as the first to provide bunks instead of Hammock s for the crew. The Navy built six cruisers of this class:
All of these saw much action and took heavy losses in World War II . The ''Portland'' Class was essentially a modified ''Northampton''. |
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