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USS Phoenix (CL-46), was a light cruiser of the Brooklyn -class cruiser family. She was the third Phoenix of the United States Navy. After World War II the ship was transferred to Argentina in 1951 and was named General Belgrano in 1956. [1]
As seen from the transport HMT Duntroon, a stern view of the USS Phoenix (CL 46) moored at Fremantle Harbor, Australia on 17 May 1942. The cruiser has just completed escorting a troop transport convoy from the Middle East.
This article delves into the fascinating story of the USS Phoenix, exploring its construction, role in Pearl Harbor, subsequent service, and transformation into the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano. The USS Phoenix (CL-46) was a Brooklyn-class light cruiser built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation.
The USS Phoenix (CL-46) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 Dec 1941. Categories: Ships and Submarines. Print.
USS Phoenix (CL-46), the fifth of seven Brooklyn-class light cruisers, commissioned on March 10, 1938. They both served in World War II and were armed with five 6-inch turrets, three at the front and two at the rear.
USS Phoenix (CL-46), Light Cruiser, WW II - US NAVY PHOTO: USS Phoenix (CL 46) is shown from the port quarter at Philadelphia Navy Yard wearing 32/5D on 30 Aug 1943. The vertical colors are haze gray (5-H) and navy blue (5-N).
Built by New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey. Laid down April 25, 1935 as Brooklyn Class Light Cruiser. Launched March 19, 1938 as USS Phoenix (CL-46) after Phoenix, Arizona sponsored by Mrs. Dorothea Kays Moonan. Commissioned October 3, 1938 in the U.S. Navy (USN) at Philadelphia Navy Yard with Captain John W. Rankin in command.
