Indianapolis

Indianapolis was one of two Portland-class cruisers built by the United States Navy before the Second World War. Named after the city of Indianapolis in the state of Indiana, she was armed with nine 8 inch guns across three triple turrets, eight 5 inch AA guns and two 3-pounder guns. Indianapolis also held four floatplanes that could be launched on two catapults. Indianapolis provided support for American ships throughout her career, escorting Lexington in the New Guinea campaign and providing fire support during the Aleutian Islands campaign. On the 16th July 1945, Indianapolis departed San F...