The second USS Newport News (CA–148) was a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser in the United States Navy. Newport News was laid down 1 November 1945; launched on 6 March 1948 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs. Homer L. Ferguson upon commissioning on 29 January 1949, Captain Roland N. Smoot commanding. She was the first air-conditioned surface ship in the United States Navy.
Vietnam tour, 1968-69
Was aboard "Thunder" on her second tour. Seen plenty of sights in the Orient and in europe in 197015578934_241005049667005_8371909400371207893_n.jpg
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I miss old thunder. She taught me much as a bos'n mate. Wish I could relive the good old days.