The USS Northampton (CA-26) was sunk on November 30, 1942 by 2 torpedoes during the Battle of Tassafaronga. This photo of her was taken in Brisbane, Australia on August 5, 1941. Note her false bow wave camouflage and her early CXAM radar on the mainmast.
Light cruiser USS Reno under salvage off the Philippines, Nov 1944. While escorting TF38 on Nov 3rd 1944 Reno was hit by 2 torpedoes from the IJN sub I-41, although only 1 detonated
USS Oakland (CL 95). 6,000 ton light cruiser, 32.5kns, 12 x 5" guns. Launched 1942, served in TG 58/38 throughout the war in several major engagements earning 9 battle stars.