The light cruiser USS Brooklyn (CL 40) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Light cruiser |
| Displacement | 9700 BRT |
| Length | 608 feet |
| Complement | 868 men |
| Armament | 15 6"/47 guns (5x3). 8 x 5"/25 DP guns (8x1). 8 x 0.5" AA. 4 Aircraft. |
| Max speed | 32.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 100000 SHP |
| Notes on class |
US Navy ships of the Brooklyn class
To see all Brooklyn class ships click here.
 | USS Brooklyn (CL 40) | |
| USS Honolulu (CL 48) | ||
| | USS Nashville (CL 43) | |
| USS Philadelphia (CL 41) | ||
| USS Phoenix (CL 46) | ||
| USS Savannah (CL 42) | ||
| | USS Boise (CL 47) | |
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