From USS Albany to USS Port Royal
The complete visual history of every US Navy cruiser, featuring over 800 high-quality photos and comprehensive historical records. Explore the legendary ships that have served our nation.
Available for iPhone & iPad
The most complete cruiser reference available for iOS
Everything you need to explore US Navy cruiser history
With over 800 high-quality photos, this app vividly brings to life the fascinating stories of these legendary ships. Pinch-to-zoom functionality reveals hidden details that no other medium offers.
Completely rewritten with a modern design and codebase, optimized for the latest iPhones and iPads. The redesigned interface ensures a seamless and modern experience across all devices.
Search the full history of every cruiser. Find ships by name, battle participation, or historical event. Powerful search functionality puts the information you need at your fingertips.
Each cruiser features a complete history, from its commissioning to its decommissioning or scrapping. The app also includes detailed specifications for each ship.
Enhanced experience for iPad users with the ability to zoom in and explore intricate details of high-resolution photos. Discover hidden details and rich history of these ships.
Save your favorite ships and share photos with friends via email. Perfect for sharing your passion for naval history with fellow enthusiasts.
Explore the evolution of cruiser design from armored cruisers to Aegis cruisers
Light cruisers that served with distinction in WWII
Most numerous light cruiser class, 27 ships completed
Heavy cruisers built during and after WWII
Modified Baltimore design with improved AA capability
Ultimate conventional heavy cruisers with automatic 8-inch guns
Large light cruisers with rapid-fire 6-inch guns
Large cruisers designed to counter enemy cruisers
World's first nuclear-powered surface warship
First class of guided missile cruisers
Single-ended missile cruisers with 5-inch gun forward
Aegis-equipped guided missile cruisers, still in service
Converted WWII cruisers with advanced missile systems
...covering the complete legacy of US Navy Cruisers
Browse cruisers the way that works best for you
View the cruisers by class, exploring ships organized by their design lineage from early protected cruisers to modern Aegis vessels.
Browse cruisers alphabetically from USS Albany to USS Port Royal, finding ships quickly by name with thumbnail photos.
View cruisers chronologically and see the evolution of cruiser design from the early 20th century to today's Ticonderoga-Class.
Beautifully designed for exploring cruiser history on iPad and iPhone
✓ Every US Navy cruiser covered
✓ Over 800 high-quality photographs
✓ Complete ship histories and specifications
✓ All cruiser classes from Albany to Port Royal
✓ Full text search capability
✓ Pinch-to-zoom for photo details
✓ Save favorites and share photos
✓ Universal app for iPhone & iPad
✓ Free updates with more photos over time
Part of a series by Historycentral celebrating the US Navy
From USS Albany to the latest Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser, USS Port Royal
Available for iPhone and iPad
CRUISERS of the US NAVY has been completely rewritten with a modern design and codebase, optimized for the latest iPhones and iPads. This app is the ultimate way to explore the history and view stunning photos of every US Navy Cruiser. From the USS Albany to the latest Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser, the USS Port Royal, this app covers the full legacy of US Navy Cruisers. Over time, free updates will add even more photos and information, making this app an essential resource for anyone interested in naval history.
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