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From: v059l49z@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu
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Subject: Re: Nuclear Navy
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Date: 3 May 91 23:09:50 GMT
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From: v059l49z@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu


There are seven nuclear cruisers.  The single Long Beach-class (first US
surface nuclear combat ship), two California-class (California and South
Carolina), and four Virginia-class (Virginia, Massachusetts, Alabama, and 
Texas).  The last four are unique in that were originally built with a helo
hanger under the flight deck and equiped with a elevator to it (like a 
carrier has.)  This feature was eliminated and a Tomahawk launcher placed
on the deck there because of corrosion and sealing problems (so I was told
by a person who served on the Virgina.)

[Repeat of information on the Savanah deleted. --CDR]

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