USS Shiloh (CG-67)

USS Shiloh on 25 April 2003
History
United States
NameShiloh
NamesakeBattle of Shiloh
Ordered16 April 1987
BuilderBath Iron Works
Laid down1 August 1989
Launched8 September 1990
Acquired24 April 1992
Commissioned18 July 1992
HomeportJoint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
Identification
MottoMaking Excellence a Tradition
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeTiconderoga-class cruiser
DisplacementApprox. 9,600 long tons (9,800 t) full load
Length567 feet (173 m)
Beam55 feet (16.8 meters)
Draft34 feet (10.2 meters)
Propulsion
Speed32.5 knots (60 km/h; 37.4 mph)
Complement30 officers and 300 enlisted
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament
Aircraft carried2 × MH-60R Seahawk LAMPS Mk III helicopters.

USS Shiloh (CG-67) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy, named in remembrance of the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War. She was built at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine.

With her guided missiles and guns, she is capable of facing and defeating threats in the air, on or under the sea, and ashore. She also carries two Seahawk LAMPS multi-purpose helicopters, mainly for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).


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