Warship Guide - USS Portland CA-33
Few ships in American history have had as illustrious a career as the heavy cruiser USS Portland. Affectionately known by her crew as the Sweet Pea, Portland is one of the most decorated ships in the history of the United States Navy. She earned 16 battle stars and a Navy Unit Commendation award for her efforts during the Pacific War; efforts which included participation in one of the most chaotic and violent surface actions of the war. Portland also saw plenty of action screening aircraft carriers and providing fire support. No matter the job, the tenacious Sweet Pea and her resilient crew got it done.
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