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* The second [[USS Helena (CL-50)|''Helena'' (CL-50)]] was a [[light cruiser]] commissioned in [[1939]] and in heavy action in the [[Solomon Islands]] during [[World War II]], ultimately being sunk in the [[1943]] [[Battle of Kula Gulf]]. |
* The second [[USS Helena (CL-50)|''Helena'' (CL-50)]] was a [[light cruiser]] commissioned in [[1939]] and in heavy action in the [[Solomon Islands]] during [[World War II]], ultimately being sunk in the [[1943]] [[Battle of Kula Gulf]]. |
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* A [[light cruiser]] intended to be [[USS Helena (CL-113)|''Helena'' (CL-113)]] was cancelled while under construction, in [[1944]]. |
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* The third [[USS Helena (CA-75)|''Helena'' (CA-75)]] was a [[heavy cruiser]] commissioned in [[1945]], active in the [[Korean War]], and decommissioned in [[1963]]. |
* The third [[USS Helena (CA-75)|''Helena'' (CA-75)]] was a [[heavy cruiser]] commissioned in [[1945]], active in the [[Korean War]], and decommissioned in [[1963]]. |
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Revision as of 05:32, 15 May 2004
Four vessels of the United States Navy have been named USS Helena, after the city of Helena, Montana.
- The second Helena (CL-50) was a light cruiser commissioned in 1939 and in heavy action in the Solomon Islands during World War II, ultimately being sunk in the 1943 Battle of Kula Gulf.
- A light cruiser intended to be Helena (CL-113) was cancelled while under construction, in 1944.
- The third Helena (CA-75) was a heavy cruiser commissioned in 1945, active in the Korean War, and decommissioned in 1963.
- The fourth Helena (SSN-725) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine commissioned in 1987 and on active service as of 2004.