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The Mission Our number one mission as a heavy cruiser was the support of our troops through the application of our big guns. In WWII, there was always the possibility of a ship to ship action, submarine, or aerial attack to fight off. In Viet Nam, we were a highly mobile artillery battery. With eight inch, five inch, and three inch guns, Canberra could deliver a heavy weight of metal on a target up to 25 miles away. Such was the demand for Canberra's supporting fire, in 1966, the eight inch gun barrels actually had to replaced, during a yard period in Subic Bay, Philippines. During the 1967-68 cruise, the Canberra fired over 56,000 rounds. More rounds than any other cruiser had in their entire history. A record that has never been broken. To see a video clip of the main battery in action, click on "Swabbie."
Revised: Saturday, October 12, 2002 |
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