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NameUSS Roanoke (CL-114)
NamesakeRoanoke, Virginia
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New York Shipbuilding Corp.
Camden, New Jersey
StatusConstruction cancelled 5 October 1944
Class and typeFargo-class light cruiser

USS Roanoke (CL-114) was a planned Fargo-class light cruiser of the United States Navy. The Roanoke was to be built by the New York Shipbuilding Corp. in Camden, New Jersey.[1] Due to interference with the construction of other ships, including the Worcester-class light cruisers, the Roanoke was cancelled on 5 October 1944 before being laid down.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Roanoke (CL-114)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  2. ^ Gardiner, Robert (1980), Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships, 1922-1946, Naval Institute Press, p. 120, ISBN 9780870219139


Category:Fargo class cruisers Category:World War II cruisers of the United States Category:United States Navy canceled ships