USS Richmond (CL-9) in Panama Canal, 1925

USS Richmond (CL-9) in Panama Canal, 1925
Here we see the Omaha class light cruiser USS Richmond (CL-9) passing through the Gallard Cut on the Panama Canal on 18 February 1925. This picture gives us a good view of her forward guns, which were designed to maximise her firepower in a chase.
US Navy Light Cruisers 1941-45, Mark Stille. Covers the five classes of US Navy light cruisers that saw service during the Second World War, with sections on their design, weaponry, radar, combat experience. Nicely organised, with the wartime service records separated out from the main text, so that the design history of the light cruisers flows nicely. Interesting to see how new roles had to be found for them, after other technology replaced them as reconnaissance aircraft [read full review]
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (16 November 201), USS Richmond (CL-9) in Panama Canal, 1925 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_USS_Richmond_CL-9_panama_canal.html

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