LONG BEACH (CGN-9) class

 0 NUCLEAR-PROPELLED GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER (CGN)

 Name           Hull No.    Launched        Commissioned      Status
 LONG BEACH     CGN-9       July 14, 1959   Sept. 9, 1961     Stricken

The LONG BEACH was the world's first nuclear-propelled surface warship. The LONG BEACH was initially proposed as a large destroyer or "frigate" of about 7,800 tons (standard displacement); her design subsequently was enlarged to accommodate additional missile systems to take...