Portland-Class Heavy Cruiser

The Portland class comprised the American heavy cruisers Portland and Indianapolis, commissioned in the early 1930s. Their 203 mm main guns and treaty-era design placed them in the heavy-cruiser category. Both served extensively in the Pacific War. Portland survived many engagements, while Indianapolis was sunk in 1945 after delivering components connected with the atomic-bomb mission. Their individual careers was not interchangeable simply because they shared a class. Indianapolis’s final loss also became associated with prolonged exposure and shark attacks among survivors before rescue. Before her loss, Indianapolis had served through major Pacific operations and completed the secret transport mission carrying components associated with the first atomic bomb used against Japan. USS Portland survived the war and later served as a training ship.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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