heavy cruiser
Americannoun
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In September 1940 when the heavy cruiser HMS Sussex was hit by a 250lb German bomb while undergoing repairs at Yorkhill Quay, the Ferguson-built Ferryboat No.4 helped put out the flames.
From BBC
According to some records, the destroyer escort disabled a Japanese heavy cruiser with a torpedo and significantly damaged another while battling the group led by the command battleship Yamato.
From Washington Post
According to some records, the destroyer disabled a Japanese heavy cruiser with a torpedo and significantly damaged another.
From Seattle Times
Two Japanese torpedoes hit the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, when the heavy cruiser was on its way to the Philippines from Guam.
From Seattle Times
At least 300 sailors went down with the Portland-class heavy cruiser.
From Washington Times
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