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USS Canberra (CA 70) Launching, at the Bethlehem Steel Company's Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts, 19 April 1943. Courtesy of James Russell, 1972.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 75596.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway in Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 14 October 1943.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98383.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway in Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 14 October 1943.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98384.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway in Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 14 October 1943.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98385.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway in Boston harbor, Massachusetts, 14 October 1943. Note the ship's two aircraft cranes, stern 40mm quad gun mount offset somewhat to port and arrangement of 8"/55, 5"/38 and 40mm guns aft and amidships.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98386.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway, circa late 1943.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the Collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 45505.

Camouflage Measure 31-32-33 Series, Design 18D

Drawing prepared by the Bureau of Ships for a camouflage scheme intended for heavy cruisers of the CA 68 (Baltimore) class. Ships known to have worn this pattern (in Measures 32 and 33) included USS Canberra (CA 70), USS Quincy (CA 71) and USS Pittsburgh (CA 72). This plan, showing the ship's starboard side, stern, superstructure ends, and exposed decks, is dated 30 December 1943 and was approved by Captain Henry A. Ingram, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Photo #80-G-109721

Camouflage Measure 31-32-33 Series, Design 18D

Drawing prepared by the Bureau of Ships for a camouflage scheme intended for heavy cruisers of the CA 68 (Baltimore) class. Ships known to have worn this pattern (in Measures 32 and 33) included USS Canberra (CA 70), USS Quincy (CA 71) and USS Pittsburgh (CA 72). This plan, showing the ship's port side, is dated 30 December 1943 and was approved by Captain Henry A. Ingram, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Photo #80-G-109722

USS Canberra (CA 70) Operating with Task Force 38 in the Western Pacific, 10 October 1944, three days before she was torpedoed off Formosa. Her camouflage is Design 18a in the Measure 31-32-33 series.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #G-80-284472.

USS Canberra (CA 70) under tow toward Ulithi Atoll after she was torpedoed while operating off Okinawa. USS Houston (CL 81), also torpedoed and under tow, is in the right background. Canberra was hit amidships on 13 October 1944. Houston was torpedoed twice, amidships on 14 October and aft on 16 October. The tugs may be USS Munsee (ATF 107), which towed Canberra, and USS Pawnee (ATF 74).

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98343.

Torpedo damage diagram of the USS Canberra (CA 70) from an aircraft torpedo strike on 13 October 1944 off Formosa.

Source: Preliminary Design Branch, Bureau of Ships Navy Department, War Loss/Damage Report No.54

USS Claxton (DD 571), at left, USS Canberra (CA 70), center, and USS Killen (DD 593), right Undergoing battle damage repairs in the floating drydock ABSD-2 at Manus, Admiralty Islands, 2 December 1944.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #G-80-304088.

USS Killen (DD 593), at left, USS Canberra (CA 70), right, and USS Claxton (DD 571), beyond Canberra's bow Undergoing battle damage repairs in the floating drydock ABSD-2 at Manus, Admiralty Islands, 2 December 1944. Note men crowding the rails on Canberra, and her two forward 8"/55 triple gun turrets.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #80-G-304096.

Underway off Boston during sea trials on 16 October 1945. She had just completed repairs from damage sustained off Formosa on 13 October 1944.

U.S. Navy photo #4944-45

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Steaming down the Delaware River after leaving the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard at Camden, New Jersey, for builder's trials, 14 May 1956. She had just completed conversion to carry a battery of "Terrier" guided missiles.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98388.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Steaming down the Delaware River after leaving the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard at Camden, New Jersey, for builder's trials, 14 May 1956. She had just completed conversion to a guided-missile cruiser. Note the ship's two launchers for "Terrier" guided missiles and her extensive suite of radar antennas.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98387.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) fires a "Terrier" guided missile during a training exercise in the Atlantic, February 1957. The photograph was released on 15 March 1957.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. NH#98398

President Dwight D. Eisenhower (wearing ball cap) Uses binoculars to observe operations, while on board USS Canberra (CAG 2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957. The cruiser's two SPQ-5 guided missile guidance radars are visible in the center and left-center, with "Terrier" missiles on their launchers further aft. Note that the President's sports shirt is decorated with elephant figures.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 68553.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower (left, front) Tours the galley on board USS Canberra (CAG 2), while en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 68551.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower practicing his golf game, while on board USS Canberra (CAG 2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957. The driving target and protective netting has been rigged on the main deck, just to starboard of the ship's Number Two eight-inch gun turret.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 68555.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Steams past a line of foreign warships, while serving as reviewing ship during the International Naval Review in Hampton Roads, Virginia, 12 June 1957. She is followed by USS Boston (CAG 1) and USS Northampton (CLC 1). Taken by Photographer's Mate First Class Castiglia, of Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98388.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Moves into position for the International Naval Review, in Hampton Roads, Virginia, 12 June 1957. The harbor tugs USS Segwarusa (YTB 365) and USS Ganadoga (YTB 390) are assisting her. Photographed by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Castiglia, of Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98389.

USS Boston (CAG 1) (right) and USS Canberra (CAG 2) Nested together at Pier 5, Norfolk Naval Base, during change of command ceremonies in which Rear Admiral Charles B. Martell relieved Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson as Commander Cruiser Division FOUR. This photograph accompanied a Commander Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet, press release dated 14 April 1958. Note the different guided missile guidance radars fitted to these "sister" ships, with Boston having a pair of Mark 25 Mod 7 types, while Canberra has two of the later, and larger, SPQ-5 types. USS Intrepid (CVA 11) is on the other side of the pier.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98288.

USS Boston (CAG 1) (left) and USS Canberra (CAG 2) Steam alongside each other, as they practice high-line operations for the transfer of the World War II Unknown Soldier, 22 April 1958. Photographed by Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98289.

U.S. Navy guided missile cruisers USS Boston (CAG 1) and USS Canberra (CAG 2) steam alongside each other, as they practice high-line operations for the transfer of the World War II Unknown Soldier, 22 April 1958. Note that Boston was originally equipped with Mk 25 Mod 7 guidance radars, whereas Canberra had already received SPQ-5 radars. U.S. Navy, photographed by Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

U.S. Navy photo from the USS Boston (CAG 1) 1958 cruise book.

Crewmen of USS Boston (CAG 1) render honors as the first casket is transferred to USS Canberra (CAG-2), prior to ceremonies on board Canberra to select the Unknown Serviceman of World War II. Two more caskets are still on board Boston, visible just aft of the starboard whaleboat davits. The ceremonies took place off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

Crewmen of USS Boston (CAG 1) render honors as the first casket is transferred to USS Canberra (CAG-2), prior to ceremonies on board Canberra to select the Unknown Serviceman of World War II. Two more caskets are still on board Boston, visible just aft of the starboard whaleboat davits. The ceremonies took place off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

Pallbearers, honor guard, flag bearers, all stand at attention over the three unknown coffins aboard the USS Canberra (CAG 2).

UA 451.04 - US Atlantic Fleet Collection

Hospitalman William R. Charette, who received the Medal of Honor for Korean War heroism, selects the Unknown Serviceman of World War II, during ceremonies on board USS Canberra (CAG 2) off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958. The other World War II Unknown Serviceman candidate's casket is at left, with the Unknown Serviceman of the Korean War in the middle. After completion of the selection ceremonies, the World War II and Korean War Unknown Servicemen were carried to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington Cemetery. The other World War II Unknown was buried at sea.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 54118.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Unselected WW II Unknown Buried at Sea 26 May 1958.

UA 451.04.03 - US Atlantic Fleet Collection

Starboard quarter view while moored in Barcelona, Spain.

Photo by Galilea

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Underway on 9 January 1961. Note her radar arrangement: CXRX was moved forward from the mainmast, SPS-29 was fitted on the mainmast and SPS-13 was fitted aft. Canberra was the only ship ever equipped with SPS-13.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #KN-1526.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Operating at Sea with a Commander Second Fleet Task Force, 19 January 1961. Taken by Chief Photographer's Mate C.A. Berntsen.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98390.

Starboard bow view while underway on 3 March 1961, location unknown.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1053411.

Starboard side view while moored in Barcelona, Spain.

Photo by Galilea

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Underway at sea during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 28 October 1962. Taken by Photographer's Mate First Class C.C. Fulps.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98391.

A painting of USS Canberra (CAG 2) leaving San Diego Bay, in 1963 by artist Wayne Scarpaci. The painting is titled "Silver-gate Departure"

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Fires a "Terrier" guided missile during First Fleet demonstrations for Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Unitize, off the U.S. West Coast in December 1963.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #KN-8743.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Returns to San Diego, California, from the Western Pacific, at the end of her first Vietnam War deployment, 7 July 1965. Taken by Photographer's Mate Second Class W.L. Larson.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98392.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Regunning operations for the cruiser's forward 8"/55 triple gun turret, at the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility, Subic Bay, Philippines, 1967. USS Kennebec (AO 36) is one of the ship's in the background.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1142872.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Fires a six-gun salvo of eight-inch shells from off the coast of Vietnam, while bombarding an enemy stronghold during Operation "Deck house V". The photograph was released by Commander Seventh Fleet on 7 January 1967.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98396.

Looking aft at the two forward 8"/55 turrets during Operation Sea Dragon (logistics interdiction) in the Tonkin Gulf. Photo taken by JOC R.D. Moeser - VNT no 15124.

An ammunition handler mans a shell hoist in one of the cruiser's eight-inch gun barbettes, during a gunfire support mission off the Republic of Vietnam, March 1967. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Photo # Photo #: USN 1142156.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Crewman closes the main battery firing circuits, during bombardment operations off Vietnam, March 1967. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1142158.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Eight-inch guns of Turret # 2 firing, during a Vietnam War gunfire support mission, March 1967. Note the two outgoing projectiles in the upper right corner. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1142159.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Crewmen "sponge out" a 8"/55 gun of Turret # 2, following Vietnam War bombardment operations, March 1967. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1122618.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) A three-gun salvo from the cruiser's forward 8"/55 turret pierces the Gulf of Tonkin darkness, during bombardment of targets ashore in North Vietnam, March 1967. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser, USN.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #USN 1121549.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) A shell from a North Vietnamese shore battery falls near the ship, while she was conducting a bombardment mission in the South China Sea, March 1967. Photographed by Chief Journalist R.D. Moeser.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98397.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Underway off the coast of Point Loma, near San Diego, California, 1 June 1967. Taken by Photographer's Mate Third Class L.D. Keller.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98393.

USS Canberra (CAG 2) Overhead view taken circa 1967-1968, shortly before the ship was re-designated CA 70.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98394.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Underway circa 1968-1969, following reclassification from guided missile heavy cruiser (CAG 2) to heavy cruiser (CA 70) to reflect the outdated nature of her "Terrier" guided missile system. Though still present in this photograph, the missile launchers and radars of that system were removed during March-July 1969. The original print was received by "All Hands" magazine on 29 September 1969.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center #NH 98395.

USS Canberra (CA 70) En route to the San Francisco Naval Shipyard for inactivation, circa 1 October 1969. Several automobiles are parked on her after deck. Note the absence of her guided missile launchers and guidance radars, removed during March-July 1969.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #KN-18496.

USS Canberra (CA 70) Steams toward the San Francisco Naval Shipyard to begin inactivation work, circa 1 October 1969. The San Francisco Bay Bridge is in the background.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives #KN-18495.