A contract to recycle an out-of-service U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser has been awarded to International Shipbreaking Limited, LLC., one of the world’s largest green ship recycling companies. The ...
The commissioning of the USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) in January 1983 ushered in a new era for the United States Navy. Originally planned as a class of destroyers, the increased combat capability offered ...
Key Points - The U.S. Navy is rapidly retiring its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers, a move that is creating a dilemma between modernizing the fleet and maintaining current firepower. -These ...
Summary and Key Points: The USS Ticonderoga (CG-47), christened in 1981, was the lead ship of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers. Originally intended as destroyers, the vessels were ...