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Alaska CB 1 - class to end of pageThe US Navy's Large Cruisers were designed in response to Germany's construction of the "pocket battleships" and fears that Japan would build a new battlecruiser class. They were intended to fill the gap between the battleships and the light and heavy cruisers, making them fast cruisers with a relatively heavy main battery.
| Ship's Name | Hull Number | Homeport / Status |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA | CB 1 | decommissioned |
| GUAM | CB 2 | decommissioned |
| HAWAII | CB 3 | construction suspended February 17, 1947 |
| PHILIPPINES | CB 4 | cancelled in June 1943 |
| PUERTO RICO | CB 5 | cancelled in June 1943 |
| AMERICAN SAMOA | CB 6 | cancelled in June 1943 |
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