USS Roanoke (CL-114)
For other ships of the same name, see USS Roanoke.
| Career |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Roanoke (CL-114) |
| Namesake: | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Builder: |
New York Shipbuilding Corp. Camden, New Jersey |
| Status: | Construction cancelled 5 October 1944 |
| Class and type: | Fargo-class light cruiser |
USS Roanoke (CL-114) was a planned Fargo-class light cruiser of the United States Navy. The Roanoke was to be built by the New York Shipbuilding Corp. in Camden, New Jersey.[1] Due to interference with the construction of other ships, including the Worcester-class light cruisers, the Roanoke was cancelled on 5 October 1944 before being laid down.[2]
References
- ↑ "Roanoke (CL-114)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
- ↑ Gardiner, Robert (1980), Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships, 1922-1946, Naval Institute Press, p. 120
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