Northampton class cruiser

The Northampton class of United States Navy cruisers was a reaction to the weight and cost of the Pensacola class, with nine 8-inch (203 mm) guns in three turrets and slightly thinner belt armor.

This class was notable as the first to provide bunks instead of hammocks for the crew.

The Navy built six cruisers of this class:

• Northampton (CA-26)
• Chester (CA-27)
• Louisville (CA-28)
• Chicago (CA-29)
• Houston (CA-30)
• Augusta (CA-31)

All of these saw much action and took heavy losses in World War II.