U.S.S. Chicago
1889
(Hai 430)
- Class: Chicago - 1 protected cruiser of 1883
- Displacement: 4,040 tons
- Dimensions: 325' x 48'2" x 19'
- Machinery: twin screw, compound overhead beam, 5,084 IHP = 15.33 knots
- Auxiliary Sail Rig: bark, 14,880 sq. ft.
- Protective Deck: 1.5" (slopes), 1.5" (flats)
- Armament: 4-8"/30 (4x1), 8-6"/30 (8x1), 2-5"/30 (2x1),2-6 pdr., 2-1 pdr.
- Complement: 33+376
- Builder: John Roach & Sons, Chester, PA
- Authorized: 3 Mar 1883
- Laid down: 29 Dec 1883
- Launched: 5 Dec 1885
- Commissioned: 17 Apr 1889
- Reclassified: CA-14 17 Jul 1920
- Reclassified: CL-14 8 Aug 1921
- Service: Barracks ship at Pearl Harbor 1923-35. Renamed Alton 16 Jul 1928 and reclassifed as IX-5. Sold 15 May 1936. Foundered at sea while under tow 8 Jul 1936.
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