Description: Not illustrated. The first USS Newark (C-1) was a United States Navy protected cruiser, the eighth protected cruiser launched by the United States. In design, she succeeded the "ABC" cruisers Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago with better protection, higher speed, and a uniform 6-inch gun armament. Four additional protected cruisers (C-2 through C-5) were launched for the USN prior to Newark. She was laid down by William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia on 12 June 1888, launched on 19 March 1890.Newark was armed with 12 6-inch (152 mm)/30 caliber Mark 3 guns in sponsons along the sides. This allowed ahead and astern fire by up to four guns. Secondary armament was four 6-pounder (57 mm (2.2 in)) guns, four 3-pounder (47 mm (1.85 in)) Hotchkiss revolving cannon, two 1-pounder (37 mm (1.5 in)) Hotchkiss revolving cannon, and four .45 caliber (11.4 mm) Gatling guns.[1][4] Six 14-inch (356 mm) torpedo tubes were included in the design but never mounted.Note: this item will be properly packed. We are also in the process of listing 1000s of quality antiquarian and collectible books, ephemera and other items on a wide variety of interesting subjects. Please visit our site often to view the new additions. You will not be disappointed.
Price: 274.99 USD
Location: Millstone Township, New Jersey
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hard Cover
Place of Publication: Washington, DC
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Bureau Of Construction And Repair
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1986
California Prop 65 Warning: Not Applicable
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: United States
Personalized: No
Size:: 7" X 4.75"
Topic: United States Navy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
