USS Guam (CB 2)

History coming soon....

Ship's Data
Where applicable, data is that of the modernized/reconstructed version and not that of the original as-built configuration.

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Commissioned:
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WWII Battle Stars:
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Alaska (battlecruiser)
?
2 February 1942
12 November 1943
17 September 1944
Nine 12in/50cal Mk.8 (3 x 3)
Twelve 5in/38cal (6 x 2)
31,500 tons
? tons
808 ft
790 ft
? ft
90 ft - 9 in
33.4 knots
17 February 1947
Two
Sold for scrap (24 May 1961)

Camouflage
All the dates given may not be exact as to the month of repainting.
For more information about the different camouflage measures refer to the Camouflage page.

Sept 1944 - Feb? 1945
1945 - ?

Measure 32/7C
Measure 22

Photos
These photos are arranged in chronological order and are believed to be all declassified official USN photos (unless otherwise noted.)
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	Underway. Note the two forward turrets are elevated at rather high angles.	October 1944
	Main battery practice off Trinidad.	November 1944
	Underway off Trinidad.	13 November 1944
	Anchored in the Pacific. Note the centerline mounted 5in/38cal mount. (Provided by Mike Green)	21 February 1945
	A post-war view with sistership USS Alaska (CB 1) off the Chinese coast. Note both ships wear measure 22, which replaced their measure 32 dazzle schemes before entering the warzone.	September 1945