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Photo #: S-511-64

"CA 139-142, 134 ... 8"/55 Rapid Fire Cruisers ... General Arrangement"


Preliminary design plan prepared by the Bureau of Ships during preparation of what became the Des Moines (CA-134) class heavy cruiser design.
This plan, dated 1 December 1943, includes details on the ship's armor protection and internal subdivision.
Scale of the original drawing is 1/32" = 1'.

The original plan is in the 1939-1944 "Spring Styles Book".

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 3 October 2005