USS ATLANTA (CL-51)



SHIPS DATA

Name: Atlanta

Hull Number: CL-51

Displacement: 6,000 tons (standard), 8,500 (full load)

Dimensions:

Length Overall: 543'
Beam (wl): 54'
Maximum Draft: 20'

Protection:

Main Side Belt: 1.1"-3.5"
Deck Armor: 2" (maximum)
Turrets: 1.2"

Armament:

16x5"/38cal (dual mountings)
12x1.1"/75cal (quadruple mountings)
14x20mm Oerlikons (single mountings)
8x21" Torpedo Tubes (quadruple mountings)

Machinery:

2 geared steam turbines, 9 General Electric boilers, 75,000 SHP

Speed: 33 knots

Compliment:

Standard: 600
Wartime: 800

PHOTO GALLERY


Close-up, port bow.


Port view.


Port view, during trials.



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