Baltimore

Baltimore-Class Cruisers were built for the United States Navy during the years of 1941 to 1943. With the outbreak of war in 1939, the Baltimore was the first Cruiser designed without the limitations of the second London Naval Treaty witch had band the construction of Heavy Cruisers.

Baltimore-Class Cruisers served between the years of 1943 to 1971

Preceded by: Wichita-class cruiser

Succeeded by: Oregon City-class cruiser

Baltimore-Class Cruisers were mainly used in World War II to protect the fast aircraft carriers in battle groups from air attack, but were regularly used to bombard land targets in support of amphibious landings.