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USS California

1971 California-class cruiser


Country of Registry
United States
Commissioning Date
February 16, 1974
Manufacturer
Newport News Shipbuilding
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
guided missile cruiser, California-class cruiser
Decommissioning Date
July 09, 1999
Pennant Number
CGN-36

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The USS California (CGN-36) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy. Launched in 1970, it was the sixth ship to bear the name California in the US Navy. The ship was equipped with missiles, torpedoes, and anti-submarine warfare systems, making it a versatile and powerful asset. Throughout its service, the USS California participated in various operations and exercises, including deployments to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. The ship underwent multiple overhauls and modernizations to enhance its capabilities over the years. One of the notable incidents involving the USS California was when it collided with a Japanese freighter in 1984, resulting in damage to both vessels. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1999 after nearly three decades of service. Following its decommissioning, the USS California was laid up in the reserve fleet until it was dismantled for scrap in 2017. The legacy of the USS California lives on through its service history and the memories of the sailors who served aboard this iconic ship.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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California (CGN-36)
Book Civil and Merchant Vessel Encounters with United States Navy Ships, 1800-2000
Author Greg H. Williams
Published McFarland & Co., Jefferson, NC,
ISBN 0786411554, 9780786411559
Page 345
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