Monday, March 1, 2021

U.S. Warships: USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)-- Part 1: General Characteristics

From the Paralyzed Veterans of America March 2021 calendar.

USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)

General Characteristics

BUILDER:  Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia 

LAUNCHED:  January 4, 1969

COMMISSIONED:  November 14, 1970

DISPLACEMENT:  Approx. 18,400 tons full load

LENGTH:  636.5 feet

BEAM:  108 feet

DRAFT:  26.9 feet

ARMAMENT:  two 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, eight .50 cal. machine guns, 25 mm Bushmaster cannons

AIRCRAFT:  All helicopters

--CootAhoy


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