USS Northampton (CA-26)

USS Northampton (CA-26) was a Northampton-class heavy cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1930. Serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II, she participated in early war actions, including the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway, where she provided crucial escort and anti-aircraft support for American carriers. Northampton later took part in the Guadalcanal campaign, supporting operations and engaging enemy forces. On the night of November 30, 1942, during the Battle of Tassafaronga, she was torpedoed by Japanese destroyers and ultimately sank, with most of her crew rescued.