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The USS California QCGN-36Ys engines pro- vide 60,000 S.H.P. tcompared to the USS Cali- fornia CBB-44J's 28,500 S.H.P.J and can drive her tow propellers at a speed in excess of 30 knots. The cruiser's primary ASW weaponry is ASROCQ an eight-tube launcher is locatedjust forward of the bridge. Four tubes for MK 32 torpedoes are sited aft while echo-ranging is provided by an SQS-26CX bow-mounted so- nar. A MK 114 underwater battery fire con- trol system is also onboard. Although a land- ing pad is located at the stern for both con- ventional and LAMPS helicopters, no main- tenance facilities are provided as choppers could normally be, expected to operate from an accompanying carrier. The USS Calqfornialv primary anti-air- craft aimament consists of two single Tartar- D twin-missile launchers mounted well for- ward and aft. These fire the MK 13, Mod 3 Standard medium-range CMRJ surface-to-air missile, about 40 of which are held in maga- zines below each launcher. Plans call for the ship to be refitted tif it has not already beenj with Standard SR-2's. This anti-aircraft weap- onry is controlled by a pair of MK 74, Mod 4 fire control systems, with four fore and aft mounted SPG-51 radars. To deal with low- flying aircraft, fast patrol boats, or shore tar- gets, the cruiser has two five inch!54 caliber dual purpose guns mounted in single automatic turrets, one forward between the ASROC and Tartar-D launchers one on the 02,' deck por- tion ofthe after superstructure. These are con- trolled by a MK 86, Mod 3 fire control sys- tem for which there is also an SPG-60 radar. Two 40mm Phalanx close-in weapons systems KCIWSJ, each with six-barrel Vulcan Mgatling gunsf' will be mounted for last-ditch defense against antiship KSSMJ missiles. Additionally in a move designed to exert her offensive range and capability, the installation of Harpoon SSM's is imminent. The USS California CCGN-363 is equipped with SPS-10 and 40 sear radar with an SPS-48 3-D radar on the foremast. Her communications gear features an SSR-l receiver, a WSC-3 transceiver, and an OE-82 satellite communications antenna. These various systems are supported by a three-computer Naval Tactical Data System CNTDSD complex. With her home port at Norfolk, Virginia, the USS Caljorrtia CCGN-365 has been in ser- vice for more than a decade now. In those years, she has sailed to far seas on a variety of missions, mostly routine cartier escort deploy- ments. The service, just as hard and enjoy- able for todayls sailors as it was for those who manned earlier Golden State warships, has brought pride to her crew and participation in a few memorable events. In 1977, the USS Calnfornia CCGN-361 was the only American representative in the multi-nation naval review held to honor the Silver Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. In 1979-1980, the ship participated in the screen of United States warships sent to the Indian Ocean in response to the Iran hostage crisis. On November 20, 1981, after what had begun as a routine deployment to the Indian Ocean, Captain Charles J. Smith brought his command back to Hampton Roads. After steaming 78,000 miles, the Golden State cruiser had become the far-,t lfnited State vessel in years to LlfLt,lffil'lbtv'igEJl.f1 the cant: For seven months, Captain Smith A had spent most of its time under wa, lt' Indian Ocean on luly 15. 2981. the 1.83 Ca fi' f jornla ICON-363 was detached from the 1, SS America ICVA-661 battle group to re'-,cue '19 seamen from the fatally-stricken Greek merchantman lrenes Slncerlty. As the eras -.er continued her voyage, she would become tn-- volved in two more at-sea rescuers. sauing , man from a deserted island and picking up roar downed helicopter crewmen. This globe-ci' cling mission was taxing in some respects only 19 days of liberty were allowed. 16 ac- counted for by calls at Cartagena. Spairri Singaporeg and Perth. Australia. The other three days came in San Diego. California. on the final leg of the trek home. As the USS Calhfornia ICGN-361 entered the port of San Diego. she was met and es- corted by fire boats and a flotilla of pleasure craft, many carrying veterans ofthe old 'Pmne Barge, the USS CaIUf0r121'atBB-444. An air- borne banner, arranged for by local United State Navy League members. proclaimed the cityls welcome. The ships crew was ofticially welcomed, the celebration marked the irst time that the cruiser had visited the state for which she was named. We've had many in- vitations to visit various cities in California. said Captain Smith, and we finally made it. When the latest Golden State namesake de- parted San Diego for home in Norfolk. Yir- ginia, and for more future missions. there were a few tears, many smiles. and hopes that she would make it again one day soon. ff , 'f.4.,y,,, , Q, , f, f If 1 , . QW 4 f , ,W aw fi S 1 . rr faire --ii-- ...I Q -fl-'- ' USS California fCGN-361 Silka SUIIHII, Alvltrian l.s'laHa'.v, Alaska. .lulgv 1980, fClt'lllIAft'.Y4X' ofit'4tpm1'r1 R. lf Burrows. t . ,-