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USS Boise (CL-47)

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was hit a number of times, twice by fire from a Japanese heavy cruiser from about 7,500 yards (6,900 m) range. One hit exploded upon impact on her armor causing little damage. The other penetrated under the waterline and exploded in the 6 in (152 mm) magazine located between number I
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that was transporting hastily re-stowed supplies, artillery and artillerymen of the Headquarters Battery, 26th Field Artillery Brigade and the 1st Battalion, 131st Field Artillery that had arrived with the
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for repairs, which in essence saved her from being destroyed with the rest of the Allied ships during the various battles around Java. Her repairs completed, she sailed on 22 June to escort a
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that had to land on the water at sunset were lost, one being found by the Japanese with indications this caused apprehension of a strike force preparing to attack Japan.
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waters in hopes of creating an impression, including generating radio traffic, of a striking force heading for Japan to draw attention away from preparations for
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and II turrets causing a powder fire and flooding, putting turrets I, II, and III out of action and causing a number of casualties including 107 killed.
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From 3–16 June, she carried General MacArthur on a 3,500 miles (5,600 km) tour of the Central and Southern Philippines and
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landings (1–30 September). The cruiser then moved north, as the battle front advanced into the Philippines, taking part in:
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was part encountered a force of Japanese cruisers and destroyers to the west of Guadalcanal. In the engagement
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During January–September 1944, she took part in operations along the northern shore of New Guinea, including:
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remained in service with the Argentine Navy until 1978, when she was decommissioned and towed to
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The ship's bell, which was saved whilst she was being scrapped, is on display at the
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to neutralize the danger of air attack on newly won Allied positions (29–30 April);
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departed Pearl Harbor 27 July and was expected to begin this raid on the Japanese
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analysis. It was discovered that one of the shells was of English manufacture.
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Nimitz, Chester W., Admiral (USN); Steele, James M., Captain (USN) (1942).
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landings (12–17 December); Leyte-Mindoro covering action (26–29 December);
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Under the command of Captain "Mike" Moran, who was later awarded the
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on exercises in 1956, which resulted in damage to both cruisers.
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During her years as an Argentinian warship, she took part of the
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8 × 5 in (127 mm)/25 caliber anti-aircraft guns (8×1)
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in 1946 and lay idle until sold to Argentina in 1951. Renamed
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2 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) Bofors anti-aircraft guns
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15 × 6 in (152 mm)/47 caliber Mark 16 guns (5x3)
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joined Cruiser Division 9 (CruDiv 9), Battle Force, at
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10,000 long tons (10,160 t) (estimated as design)
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was sold to Argentina on 11 January 1951, along with
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remained there until decommissioned on 1 July 1946.
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Naval History And Heritage Command 1653:Naval History And Heritage Command. 1394: 973:In August, she escorted a convoy to 1538:Historia de los Cruceros Argentinos 969:, during a battle near the Solomons 946:patrol line guarding approaches to 693:, the capital city of the state of 509:caliber 0.50 in (12.7 mm) 403:61 ft 7 in (18.77 m) 333:Scrapped 1983 at Brownsville, Texas 1445:, p. entry for 27 July, Mon.. 1433:, pp. 625, 816, 821–822, 825. 1266:"Ships' Data, U. S. Naval Vessels" 1175:, where they were commissioned as 1069:landings (22 April); shelling the 657:20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon 499:5 in (127 mm)/25 caliber 340:General characteristics (as built) 14: 1244:for her service in World War II. 1129:occupation (13–17 February); and 747:Commissioning and Interwar period 705:, taking part in fighting in the 434:100,000 shp (75,000 kW) 2070: 2014: 1954: 1870: 1751: 1644:Masterson, Dr. James R. 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The cruiser was named for 16:Brooklyn-class light cruiser 1022:departed on 8 June for the 776:Benjamin Vaughan McCandlish 594:–5 in (57–127 mm) 574:–6 in (32–152 mm) 542:–5 in (83–127 mm) 2202: 1824:at NavSource Naval History 1287:Rickard, J (18 May 2015). 1159: 1101:invasion (20–24 October); 988:, the task force of which 809:, arriving on 4 December. 489:6 in (152 mm)/47 330:Sold for scrap August 1981 18: 2145: 2119: 1032:Amphibious Battle of Gela 873:escorting the Dutch ship 628: 554:: 6 in (150 mm) 477:868 officers and enlisted 384:600 ft (180 m) 339: 287:Independence of Argentina 46: 30: 1604:Gill, G. Hermon (1957). 1513:"H-040-3: Lingayen Gulf" 1431:Nimitz & Steele 1942 1162:ARA Nueve de Julio (C-5) 1103:Battle of Surigao Strait 986:Battle of Cape Esperance 548:: 2 in (51 mm) 2171:Brooklyn-class cruisers 1556:Bonner, Kermit (1996). 1113:landings, with General 742:Construction and career 1811:3 January 2002 at the 1791:. 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USS Boise

Boise, Idaho
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Newport News, Virginia
Hull symbol
Code letters






battle stars
Argentina
Independence of Argentina
Brooklyn-class
cruiser
oa
lwl
Steam boilers
geared turbines
screws
kn
6 in (152 mm)/47
caliber
5 in (127 mm)/25 caliber
anti-aircraft guns
caliber 0.50 in (12.7 mm)
machine guns

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