THE USS PROVIDENCE CLG-6
THE USS PROVIDENCE CLG-6
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PROVIDENCE'S career as a light cruiser ended in 1949 when she was placed out of commission, in reserve, with an eye to the future. Her conversion to CLG-6 began at Boston Naval Shipyard in June 1957 and she was recommissioned on September 1959. |
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| During her conversion she was equipped with the "TERRIER" Guided Missile System and her superstructure was enlarged to provide facilities for a fleet commander and his staff. |
| PROVIDENCE participated in her first WESTPAC tour in 1962-1964. |
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