USS Canberra (CAG-2)

USS Canberra (CAG-2) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, originally commissioned as CA-70 in 1943 and later converted to a guided missile cruiser in 1952. Named in honor of the Australian cruiser HMAS Canberra, she participated in major World War II Pacific operations, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After her conversion, USS Canberra became the first U.S. Navy ship to be equipped with guided missiles, serving prominently during the early Cold War period. She provided vital support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and represented American naval power until her decommissioning in 1970.