The Missile Age
In 1956, after extensive modifications, the Canberra was re-commissioned as
the second, and final, heavy guided missile cruiser in the U.S. fleet.
Though the Boston (CAG-1) and Canberra (CAG-2) remained sisters, there were
differences in the CAG conversion. Check out the conversion details and
differences on our Boston Class page.
| June, 1956 - leaving Philadelphia Naval Station after
commissioning (KM) |
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June, 1957 - As the reviewing ship at the
International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, VA. (KM) |
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Around 1961 (KM) |
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February 3, 1964 - Two days after D.C. Carrison took
command. (KM) |
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Spring 1964 - off Point Loma, California (SH) |
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1966 - Extensive call for Canberra's gunfire support
required that a fresh set of main battery barrels be brought across the
Pacific on an ocean going barge. This newspaper clipping shows
barrel replacement being accomplished in Subic Bay, Philippines. (KM)
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1966 - Getting ready to do it some more. (CB66-67)
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1966 - Tied up to Alava pier, Subic Bay, PI. (SH) |
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1967 - Our anxiously anticipated arrival in Melbourne,
Australia. The beginning of our participation in the Coral Sea
Celebration.
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1967 - At quarters for entering port in Melbourne,
Australia. |
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September 28, 1968 - Off of Hospital Point, Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii. (KM)
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March, 1969 - In San Diego harbor, California (KM) |
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September 30, 1969 - Entering San Diego harbor. (KM)
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1969 (KM)
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(EH)
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February, 1970 - Newspaper article about Canberra joining
the reserve fleet, at Hunters Point. (KM) |
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A last look at a gracious lady. (EH) |
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Revised: Sunday, May 12, 2002
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