Omaha

Omaha-Class Cruisers were built for the United States Navy during the years of 1918 to 1924 as a response to the British Centaur subclass of the C-Class cruiser. 10 were built.

Omaha-Class Cruisers served between the years of 1923 to 1949

Preceded by: Chester-class cruiser

Succeeded by: Brooklyn-class cruiser

Originally designed to serve as a scouts, tactical scouting became the province of cruiser aircraft, and the distant scouting role was taken over by the new heavy cruisers. Thus, the Omaha Class never performed their designed function, and they instead took to the fleet-screening role, where their high speed and great volume of fire were most appreciated.