USS Reno (CL-96) was one of the Oakland derivatives of the Atlanta class light cruisers. The biggest difference was the removal of the twin 5”/38 turrets to reduce topweight. These were formidable AA ships, able to bring 12 (6x2) 5”/38’s to either beam as well as mounting substantial 40mm Bofors.
Interesting sidenote on wikipedia. The ship’s bell and flag are on display at City Hall in Reno, Nevada.
USS Reno, November 1944, down by the stern two days after being torpedoed (2 torpedoes hit, but fortunately 1 did not explode)
Reno underway off California in January 1944
Reno coming alongside USS Princeton to assist with fighting fires on 24 November 1944
Interesting sidenote on wikipedia. The ship’s bell and flag are on display at City Hall in Reno, Nevada.
USS Reno, November 1944, down by the stern two days after being torpedoed (2 torpedoes hit, but fortunately 1 did not explode)
Reno underway off California in January 1944
Reno coming alongside USS Princeton to assist with fighting fires on 24 November 1944
