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	Long Beach
		The first nuclear‑power surface warship in history, Long Beach was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and home ported at Norfolk, Va. The guided‑missile cruiser conducted extensive shakedown testing of her complex weapons and propulsion systems from 2 October to 16 December 1961; her superlative performance proved the nuclear cruiser a highly capable and effective warship.
		Long Beach returned to Norfolk from this triumph 3 October to join in exercises off the east coast and in the Caribbean.
		Long Beach arrived back at the west coast on 4 July where, after a well‑deserved period of rest, she resumed the exercises and operations which would keep her well prepared for her return to Vietnam the following year.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/l8/long_beach-iii.htm (711 words)

	USS Long Beach (CGN 9)
		USS LONG BEACH, the third ship in the Navy to bear the name, was the first nuclear powered surface warship in the world and the first large combatant in the US Navy with its main battery consisting of guided missiles.
		The first nuclear-powered surface warship in history, LONG BEACH was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and home ported at Norfolk, Va. The guided-missile cruiser conducted extensive shakedown testing of her complex weapons and propulsion systems from 2 October to 16 December 1961; her superlative performance proved the nuclear cruiser a highly capable and effective warship.
		LONG BEACH arrived back at the west coast on 4 July where, after a well deserved period of rest, she resumed the exercises and operations which would keep her well prepared for her return to Vietnam the following year.
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	CGN 9 Long Beach
		USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) was the first nuclear powered cruiser and first large combatant in the US Navy with its main battery consisting of guided missiles.
		USS Long Beach was deactivated 02 July 1994 in ceremonies at Norfolk Naval Station.
		Prior to arrival in Norfolk, USS Long Beach was homeported in San Diego.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/cgn-9.htm (409 words)

	USS Long Beach
		The second Long Beach (PF-34) was laid down 19 March 1943 as PG-142, for the Maritime Commission, by Consolidated Steel Corp., Wilmington, CA.
		On 5 November Long Beach sailed for newly invaded Leyte guarding a resupply convoy of LSTs, arriving at Leyte Gulf 15 November and returning to New Guinea 21 November.
		On 15 February 1957, the name Long Beach was canceled in order that the name could be reassigned to a powerful nuclear guided-missile cruiser that was then under construction.
	www.uscg.mil /hq/g-cp/history/WEBCUTTERS/PF34_Long_Beach.html (441 words)

	USS Long Beach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Long Beach, after the cities of Long Beach, California and Long Beach, New York.
		The first Long Beach (AK-9) was a German cargo ship seized in 1917, in use until 1921, and sold the following year.
		The second Long Beach (PF-34) was a patrol frigate in use from 1943 to 1945, loaned to the Russian Navy and then in 1962 to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force as Shii (PF-17).
	publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/u/us/uss_long_beach.html (162 words)

	USS Preble Sea Stories - Page 1
		He was an RD stationed on the USS Long Beach.
		It was heading in the general direction of the USS Long Beach.
		We were plane guard for the USS America in the Persian Gulf, and they were doing turns to recover planes.
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	USS Guide MSO 447
		She departed Long Beach 1 October 1956 and arrived in Yokosuka 31 October for minesweeping exercises that took her off the coast of Korea, the Marianas Islands, and along the coast of Japan.
		She returned to Long Beach 15 April for 2 years of training along the western seaboard.
		Guide returned to Long Beach from her second Asian tour 15 October 1959 and resumed operations along the California seaboard for the next 2 years.
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	USS Guide MSO 447
		She departed Long Beach 1 October 1956 and arrived in Yokosuka 31 October for minesweeping exercises that took her off the coast of Korea, the Marianas Islands, and along the coast of Japan.
		She returned to Long Beach 15 April for 2 years of training along the western seaboard.
		Guide returned to Long Beach from her second Asian tour 15 October 1959 and resumed operations along the California seaboard for the next 2 years.
	www.ussguide.net (719 words)

	Specifications
		One ship of the class, the USS Long Beach, was lost during the Dominion War.
		The loss of the USS Enterprise in that year led to a last minute re-christening of the Honorious as the USS Enterprise, NCC 1701-E. The Sovereign class has emerged from the dockyards as Starfleets most sophisticated and comprehensively armed vessel, next to the Galaxy Class Dreadnought.
		USS Sovereign returns to Utopia Planitia late in year and Warp Stress Coating is applied.
	www.angelfire.com /wi2/USSCox/specs.html (1852 words)

	Nuclear Powered Ships of the World - Commercial and Military
		USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was the first nuclear powered surface warship in the world and the first large combatant in the US Navy with its main battery consisting of guided missiles.
		USS Texas was the second ship of four VIRGINIA class nuclear powered guided missile cruisers ordered by the United States Navy.
		The USS Enterprise was the Navy's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier and from 1961 to 1972 she was the biggest warship in the world.
	www.radiationworks.com /nuclearships.htm (2421 words)

	CGN-9 Long Beach
		Originally designated CLGN-160, Long Beach was redesignated CGN-160 on 6 December 1956; laid down 2 December 1957; redesignated CGN-9 1 July 1957 to fit the new guided missile cruiser series designation; launched 14 July 1959; and was commissioned 9 September 1961 as the world's first nuclear powered surface warship.
		In January to February 1977, Long Beach, in company with Enterprise (CVN-65) and Truxtun (CGN-35) headed for the Indian Ocean conducting Exercise Merlion III en route with units of the Singapore armed forces.
		Long Beach entered Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in January 1985 for a major overhaul during which her original Talos missile system was removed and Tomahawk armored box launchers installed.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/cgn-9.htm (461 words)

	USS Long Beach (CGN-9) information - Search.com
		USS Long Beach (CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9) was a guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy.
		Long Beach served in the Atlantic Fleet from commissioning in 1961 until completing her first refueling in early 1966, when the ship transferred homeports from Norfolk, Virginia to Long Beach, California.
		9 September 1961 USS Long Beach is commissioned as the first nuclear powered surface vessel at the Boston Naval Shipyard.
	www.search.com /reference/USS_Long_Beach_(CGN-9) (962 words)

	News Tribune
		Talken then went on board the USS Long Beach on Oct. 6 and before he knew it, on April 15, 1968, Talken and shipmates were headed for Vietnam, the ship's second West Pacific (WestPac) deployment.
		He added that the USS Long Beach had the most up-to-date radar of the time, which allowed them to track enemy aircraft and then communicate with destroyer ships.
		The USS Long Beach had a terrier missile, which had a 35-mile range, in the front, and another and the back of the ship with a 65 mile range.
	www.newstribune.com /articles/2006/11/11/features/050feature12.txt (890 words)

	The Mighty Chi - USS Chicago CG-11
		With her twin Talos (long range) and Tarter (short range) surface-to-air missile launchers, dual triple tube torpedo launchers, twin 5'' gun mounts, Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher ASROC, and helo deck made her a potent platform (winning 11 consecutive missile E's, a Navy record).
		The USS Chicago CG-11 was commissioned 2/45 and in March of 1980, the Chicago was retired and decommissioned.
		USS Chicago (CA-136) departed her Japanese assignment and made for Bangor, Washington to offload her ammunition.
	oldbluejacket.com /chicago.htm (11552 words)

	USS Long Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The second Long Beach (PF-34) was a patrol frigate in use from 1943 to 1945, loaned to the Russian Navy and then in 1962 to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as Shii (PF-17).
		The third Long Beach (CGN-9) was the first nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, serving from 1961 to 1995.
		This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Long_Beach (181 words)

	USS Long Beach (CGN-9) Message Board
		Long Beach — Linda, Thu Jun 22 20:43
		Long Beach — linda, Mon Jun 12 05:09
		USS Long Beach — Linda Jo, Mon Jan 30 11:21
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	CDR MALLGRAVE
		reporting to the USS PERRY (DE-1034) as First Lt and in 1973 was assigned to the USS PREBLE (DLG-15) as Navigator.
		Returning to sea duty in 1983 he reported to the USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) as Executive Officer with a follow-on assignment to the USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) as the Operations Officer.
		In 1990 he reported to the USS LYNDE McCORMICK (DDG-8) as Commanding Officer and then to the USS BERKELEY (DDG-15) from 1991 to 1992.
	www.ussberkeley.com /CO_18.htm (475 words)

	700longbeach
		Commissioned in 1961, the USS Long Beach was the world's first nuclear powered cruiser.
		With minor modifications and the addition of various Skywave parts (not included) the kit can be used to model Long Beach at any point in her 35 year career.
		The casting quality of the JAG Long Beach is the best I've seen from an American producer, and arguably the equal of the best resin casters in the world.
	www.totalnavy.com /700longbeach.htm (509 words)

	USS Long Beach (CGN 9)
		USS LONG BEACH was authorized as USS BROOKLYN but the name was changed shortly afterwards.
		USS LONG BEACH was laid down as CGN 9, 2 December 1957 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Mass.; launched 14 July 1959; sponsored by Mrs.
		The summer of 1966 was spent in training and orienting midshipmen in the tactics and operations involved in the modern nuclear Navy.
	www.united-states-navy.com /cg/cgn9.htm (1185 words)

	USS Long Beach CGN-9 Cap
		It is made by the same manufacturer that supplies the military.
		The USS Long Beach CGN-9 Cap is made in the USA and it carries a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
		USS Long Beach CGN-9 Cap is usually shipped in 1-4 business days.
	www.priorservice.com /usslobecgcap.html (59 words)

	USS Long Beach
		Naval art print Birds Away showing USS Long Beach firing Talos missiles which downed two Vietnamese MIG fighters during the Vietnam War.
		USS Long Beach became the first ship to ever shoot down aircraft using missiles.
		She is seen firing two Talos Missiles that downed two MIGs at a range of 80 miles in May 1968.
	www.art-of-america.com /uss_long_beach.htm (277 words)

	Wooden Boats
		A daily drama is played on the Long Tau River pitting navy men in 57 foot wooden hulled boats against Viet Cong determined to stop the river traffic with mines, recoilless rifles and automatic weapons.
		It would also be a major victory that would raise enemy hopes and moral after a long series of setbacks.
		Minesweeping of the Long Tau is not glamorous, but vital; not thrilling, but tedious; not safe, but often deadly.
	www.ussguide.net /wooden.htm (492 words)

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		The keel for USS BAINBRIDGE was laid on May 14, 1959 by Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover at the Bethlehem Steel Company, Fore River Shipyard, Quincy Massachusetts as the world's first nuclear frigate.
		Later that year, she sailed for Long Beach, California and completed the first of eight homeport shifts, arriving in November.
		Along with USS ENTERPRISE, she was part of the first group of nuclear powered ships to enter actual combat, engaging in air strikes on North Vietnam.
	ussbainbridgeassociation.com /history.html (2291 words)

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		but none of them carried their mass with the elegance of the long thin hull given to this design.
		Each was the first of her type, the first nuclear powered surface escort and the first nuclear powered carrier.
		Other than the blockhouse, the long superstructure is part of the hull casting.
	www.steelnavy.com /ISWLongBeach.htm (927 words)

	USS Long Beach Naval Prints
		USS Long Beach in naval art print Birds Away (USS Long Beach) by naval artist Randall Wilson.
		USS Long Beach became the first ship to ever shoot down aircraft using missiles.
		She is seen firing two Talos Missiles that downed two MIGs at a range of 80 miles in May 1968.
	www.military-art.com /dhm726.htm (517 words)

	USS Mullinnix DD-944 Gunline Vietnam 1972
		The two ships were joined on 14 April by USS Glennon (DD-840) from Charleston, South Carolina and USS Sarsfield (DD-839) from Mayport, Florida.
		He also augmented the already considerable Naval forces in Vietnam with additional 5 aircraft carriers, 1 heavy cruiser (USS Newport News), 4 cruisers, and 44 destroyers.
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	www.ussmullinnix.org /1972Vietnam.html (1266 words)

	USS Bainbridge CGN-25 Ship Model
		The USS BAINBRIDGE was commissioned on October 6, 1962.
		The world's first nuclear frigate was powered by two pressurized water reactors, and carried two twin Terrier missile launchers, two twin 3".50 caliber radar controlled gun mounts, two torpedo mounts, an ASROC launcher, and was equipped with state of the art electronics and communications suites.
		In April 1964, during her second Mediterranean deployment, she joined USS LONG BEACH for the first time and later in May, along with USS ENTERPRISE, formed the world's first nuclear powered task group, Task Group 60.1.
	www.totalnavy.com /350ussbainbridgel.htm (313 words)

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		Unfortunately for me, for a long time manufacturers were unwilling to offer this subject in my preferred scale- 1/350.
		She was 721 feet long with a loaded displacement of nearly 17,100 tons.
		In one photo I found on the internet, the crew painted "Long Beach International Airport" on the aft bulkhead directly in front of the landing area.
	www.steelnavy.com /ISWLongBeachGCook.htm (1442 words)

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