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Posted by Craig Bennett on November 26, 2022, 5:53:57, in reply to "Re: USS Atlanta Nov.'42"
Yes they both carried the depth charge racks and K-guns . Sisterships didn't have their's removed until refits in 1943 and 1944 for more AA guns.
Two books might be in use for this . The Floating Drydocks USS Juneau CL(AA)52 ISBN 0-944055-04-4
$12.00,Lots of photos in a 44 page book that describes the ships developement.Available from the Floating Drydock website.
2. Atlanta class cruisers in WW2.WR Press 1998
$28.00 dont know the ISBN #.Available from Synder and Short website.
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Simple answer; Yes. The JUNEAU wreck images clearly show the drop tracks. Previous Message
Was she still outfitted with the depth charge roller racks, etc., at Guadalcanal? Same question for the Juneau.
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