USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17)

USS Minneapolis (C-13), photographed while at anchor, 1898. The first USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17) was a United States Navy Columbia-class protected cruiser. She was named for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis was laid down 16 December 1891 by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia; launched 12 August 1893, sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Washburn, daughter of Senator William D.…Continue reading “USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17)”

USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17)

USS Minneapolis (C-13), photographed while at anchor, 1898. The first USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17) was a United States Navy Columbia-class protected cruiser. She was named for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis was laid down 16 December 1891 by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia; launched 12 August 1893, sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Washburn, daughter of Senator William D.…Continue reading “USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17)”