USS Bremerton (CA-130)

• Namesake: USS Bremerton (CA-130) was named after the city of Bremerton, Washington, reflecting the tradition of naming heavy cruisers after American cities. • Ship Class: She was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, one of the most prominent classes of cruisers used by the US Navy during and after World War II. • Commissioning: USS Bremerton was commissioned on 29 April 1945, too late to see combat in World War II, but she served in significant postwar operations. • Korean War Service: Bremerton played an active combat role in the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support for UN forces, bombarding enemy positions, and supporting amphibious landings. • First Flagship: In 1951, she served as the flagship of Vice Admiral Harold M. Martin, Commander, Seventh Fleet, marking her importance in naval command operations. • Hollywood Connection: In 1954, scenes from the film "The Caine Mutiny" were filmed aboard USS Bremerton while she was in Long Beach, California. • Modernization: During her service, Bremerton was equipped with improved radar and fire control systems, reflecting the rapid technological advances of the Cold War era. • Decommissioning: USS Bremerton was decommissioned on 29 July 1960 after a distinguished career, and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1973. • Honors: She received two battle stars for her service in the Korean War, recognizing her contributions to combat operations. • Legacy: The ship's bell and memorabilia are preserved as artifacts in Bremerton, Washington, serving as a tribute to the ship and her crew’s legacy.