Boston Class
- converted 1952 to 1956 -

Partial guided missile conversion of Baltimore class heavy cruisers. The forward 5" and 8" guns were kept, forward superstructure partially modified; the two funnels trunked and entire aft superstructure replaced. Two Terrier SAM launchers (144 missiles) fitted aft in place of the original aft 5" and 8" guns. Ships were obsolete by 1964. Both ships became CAs in 1968, with the 8" guns considered the main armament. Both were decommissioned in 1970 and scrapped in the mid-to-late 1970's.
 

16,000 tons / 673.5 feet / 32 knots / Crew: 1,625
CA-69/CAG-1 USS Boston  
  CA-70/CAG-2 USS Canberra
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Galveston Class
- converted 1956 to 1960 -

Converted from Cleveland Class Light Cruisers, these ships carried the twin Talos SAM missile system (46 missiles) in lieu of the Terrier SAM missile system installed on the identical Providence Class. All but Galveston had most of their forward weaponry removed with the aft deck rebuilt for missiles. The Galveston retained all her forward guns. Little Rock is now a museum ship.
 

Providence Class
- converted 1959 to 1960 -

Also converted from Cleveland Class Light Cruisers, the conversion was identical to the Galveston Class except that the newer Terrier Surface-to-Air (SAM) missile system was installed. The ships had most of the original armament removed and the aft superstructure was rebuilt to carry the Terrier system with a twin-rail launcher on the stern and 122 missiles stored.  Topeka is noticeably different than her two sister ships in that Topeka retained all her forward guns. The final two conversions (CA-124 Rochester, CA-130 Bremerton) were cancelled. The entire class was taken out of service and disposed of by 1980.
 

CL-82/CLG-6   USS Providence
CL-66/CLG-7   USS Springfield
CL-67/CLG-8   USS Topeka

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Long Beach Class
- commissioned 1961 -

The first nuclear powered missile cruiser, she was also the last warship fitted with teakwood decks. Built entirely new from the keel up, she boasted the highest bridge in the world. Armament: Standard Missiles, ASROC, 8 Harpoon in 2 quad launchers, 8 Tomahawk  in 2 armored box launchers, 6 TT in 2 triple tubs, two 5" guns and two  Phalanx.
 

  16,600 tons / 721 feet / 30+ knots / Crew: 825 + 45 Marines
CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9 USS Long Beach
(FD, W)

Albany Class
- converted 1958 to 1964 -

Built from guided missile conversions of earlier Baltimore and Oregon City class heavy cruisers, the old superstructure, weapons and much of the interior were removed. Replaced by a new, very high superstructure to carry an extensive array of radar antennae, the conversion added long-range Talos missiles (with 104 missiles) fore and aft; a Tartar missile launcher (with 84 missiles) on each side; one ASROC; two triple torpedo tubes and two 5" guns. Entering service in 1962-64, Albany and Chicago were to be re-fitted to extend their service through 1985 but this was cancelled due to the age of the Talos system, and both were decommissioned in 1980. Columbus had been decommissioned in 1975.
 

CA-123/CG-10   USS Albany
CA-136/ CG-11   USS Chicago
CA-74  / CG-12   USS Columbus
CA-124   USS Rochester  (cancelled)
CA-130   USS Bremerton (cancelled)
 

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Leahy Class
- commissioned 1962 to 1964 -

Double-end guided missile destroyer leaders (DLG) re-classified as Guided Missile Cruisers (CG) in 1975, they were given an AAW upgrade during the 1960's and early 1970's with Terrier launchers modified to also fire Standard missiles; the 3" guns replaced by eight Harpoon missiles and two Phalanx were. The ASROC launcher and triple torpedo tubes were kept. All ships further upgraded in the late-1980's under the New Threat Upgrade program that included the ship's Air Search Radars (SPS-48E and SPS-49), Fire Control Radars (SPG-55B), and Combat Direction System. Also all spaces were renovated and the engineering plant was fully overhauled.  The entire class was taken out of service in the early 1990's.
 

Bainbridge Class
- commissioned 1962 -

The first nuclear frigate, the ship was re-designated as cruiser in 1975. The ship carried 8 Harpoon in 2 quad launchers, 8 Tomahawk in 2 armored box launchers, two twin 3" .50 caliber radar-controlled gun mounts, 6 torpedoes in 2 triple mounts, ASROC box launcher, 2 Phalanx CIWS, and was equipped with state of the art electronics and communications.
 

Belknap Class
- commissioned 1964 to 1967 -

Originally classified as Guided Missile Destroyer Leaders (DLG) these ships were re-classified as Guided Missile Cruisers in 1975. The multi-mission ships, designed to operate at high speed for extended periods of time in support of aircraft carrier task forces, could fire extended range standard missiles at any attacking aircraft or missile, had long range sonar to fire ASROC or deploy torpedo-carrying helicopters against submarines, and could fire Harpoons against enemy ships over the horizon. Additionally, they could conduct shore bombardment in support of amphibious operations. All ships received the New Threat Upgrade which included combat system capability improvements. The class was retired in the early 1990s after roughly 30 years of service.
 

DLG/CG-26   USS Belknap
DLG/CG-27   USS Joseph Daniels
DLG/CG-28   USS Wainwright
DLG/CG-29   USS Jouett
DLG/CG-30   USS Horne
DLG/CG-31   USS Sterett
DLG/CG-32   USS William H Standley
DLG/CG-33   USS Fox
DLG/CG-34   USS Biddle
 

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Truxtun Class
- commissioned 1967 to 1938 -

Nuclear powered version of the Belknap class, the single ship comprising the class was originally armed with twin 3" guns and 21" torpedo tubes which were removed to add 8 Harpoon missiles in 2 quad launchers. The ship also carried ASROC, four Mk-46 torpedoes in single tubes, one 5" lightweight gun, two 20mm Phalanx and one SH-2 LAMPS helicopter. The ship did not receive NTU.
 

California Class
- commissioned 1974 and 1975 -

 The first class of nuclear powered surface warships intended for series production, they have the older SM-1 series SAM on single arm launchers fore and aft, two 5" guns, Harpoon anti-ship capability, 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 single torpedo tubes and ASROC anti-submarine capability. They are also equipped with passive electronic surveillance and jamming systems unequaled by any other cruiser in the Navy.
 

Virginia Class
- commissioned 1976 to 1980 -

Nuclear powered and equipped for multiple tasks in all warfare areas, the Virginia Class was able to operate for extended periods and great distances. Equipped with two twin-rail missile launchers, two 5" guns, two triple torpedo tubes, and LAMPS helicopter the 1980's saw added eight Tomahawks, eight Harpoons, two Phalanx and the AN/SPS-49 air search radar. Planned re-fueling was canceled in the early 1990's due to the expense of maintaining the nuclear propulsion components, and the ships were all decommissioned after a relatively brief service life averaging less than two decades.
 

DLGN/CGN-38   USS Virginia
DLGN/CGN-39   USS Texas
DLGN/CGN-40   USS Mississippi
CGN-41                USS Arkansas
 

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A greatly revised version of the Spruance class destroyer and Aegis equipped, the Ticonderoga class brings a multi-warfare capability to the Fleet. The ships can detect, classify and track hundreds of targets simultaneously in the air, on the surface and under the sea. They can destroy targets using ship and helicopter launched torpedoes, deck guns, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, and rapid-fire close-in weapons.