USS Newark (C-1)
The USS Newark (C-1) was a United States Navy protected cruiser, the lead ship of her class. She was authorized by Congress in 1888 and commissioned in 1891.
Design and Construction:
The Newark was part of a Congressional initiative to modernize the U.S. Navy with steel-hulled warships. She was designed as a protected cruiser, meaning she possessed an armored deck protecting her vital machinery spaces. Her armament included twelve 6-inch guns and several smaller weapons. The ship was built by William Cramp & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Service History:
Newark saw active service in a variety of roles. She participated in the Spanish-American War, serving as part of the blockade of Cuba and engaging in naval bombardments. In 1899, she transported U.S. Marines to China to protect American interests during the Boxer Rebellion. She also served in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War. After a period of service as a training ship, Newark was decommissioned in 1913. She was later used as a receiving ship at Naval Training Station Newport, Rhode Island.
Fate:
USS Newark was sold for scrap in 1926.
Characteristics:
- Class: Newark class protected cruiser
- Displacement: Approximately 4,100 tons
- Length: Approximately 328 feet
- Beam: Approximately 49 feet
- Draft: Approximately 20 feet
- Armament: Twelve 6-inch guns, various smaller guns
- Armor: Armored deck
- Propulsion: Steam engines, twin screws