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CLASS - NEWARK
Displacement 4,083 Tons, Dimensions, 328' (oa) x 49' 2" x 22' 8" (Max)
Armament 12 x 6"/30, 4 x 6pdr, 4 x 3pdr, 2 x 1pdr.
Armor, 2" Shields, 3" Deck, 3" Conning Tower.
Machinery, 8,500 IHP; 2 Horizontal, triple expansion engines, 2 screws
Speed, 18 Knots, Crew 384.
Operational and Building Data
Keel laid on 12 JUN 1888 at William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, PA
Launched 19 MAR 1890
Commissioned 02 FEB 1891
Decommissioned 06 MAR 1897
Commissioned 23 MAY 1898
Decommissioned 29 JUL 1901
Commissioned 03 NOV 1902
Decommissioned 09 NOV 1906
Loaned to the New York Naval Militia 23 MAR 1907
Commissioned 23 MAR 1908
Decommissioned 16 JUN 1913
Stricken 26 JUN 1913
Fate: Sold for scrap 7 SEP 1926
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Size | Image Description | Contributed By And/Or Copyright |
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| Newark c0100 |
NR | A MAINE GIRL WILL CHRISTEN HER. The Cruiser Named for the City of Brotherly Love. Tomorrow at Cramp's Shipyard in Philadelphia the new, unarmored cruiser Newark, which has been building since 1887 will be launched. The launching will be attended by a large party from this city. Miss Boutelle, of Maine, daughter of the chairman of the House committee on naval affairs, who was obliged to decline the invitation to christen the Concord, has accepted an invitation to christen the Newark, and will be accompanied by a christening party of four young ladles, Miss Carler, daughter of the Hawaiian minister, Miss Herbert, daughter of Representative Herbert of Alabama, and Miss Stetson and Miss Brown, of Washington. Mrs. Boutelle will accompany the christening party. |
Image and text provided by Maine State Library. Photo from The Portland Daily Press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 19 March 1890, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0101 |
1.17k |
Port side, 1891 with a very similiar look here. Local Identifiers 19-NC-6855 & 19-NC-6831A |
National Archives Identifier 353696749 via catalog.archives.gov & 353696655 catalog.archives.gov | |
| Newark c0133 |
742k | First Captain of the USS Newark, Capt. Casey and officers, from the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a13949 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0130 |
840k |
What came first, the 1891 copyright date or the 9/2/1911 inscription date? Local Identifier 111-SC-5901 |
National Archives Identifier 55172710 via catalog.archives.gov | |
| Newark c0120 |
1.41k | Starboard side view while underway on 4 July 1891, location unknown. Note the Leadsman, above the second sponson, swinging his Lead Line in preparation for taking a sounding. Also note the Admiral's Flag flying from the aft mast and the extra Ensigns flying from the other masts, probably in celebration of Independence Day. Historic New England Nathaniel L. Stebbins Collection, Photo No. PC047.02.5840.03679 |
Mike Green | |
| Newark c0111 |
861k | Berth Deck, circa 1891 and
1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a14461. |
Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0112 |
1.32k | Sword practice, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a13991. |
Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0113 |
1.35k | Berthing Deck, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a13968. |
Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0114 |
848k | Forecastle, circa 1891 and
1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-D4-20646 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress via Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0115 |
1.08k | Executive Officer's Office, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14463 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress via Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0116 |
905k | Dynamo Room, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14464 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress via Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0117 |
692k | The bridge of the USS Newark, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a13960. |
Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0118 |
1.18k | Engine Room, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14466 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress via Tommy Trampp | |
| Newark c0122 |
726k | Petty Officers Mess, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a13951. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0123 |
1.04k | 6" deck gun, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a14470. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0124 |
829k | The Galley, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a14467. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0125 |
834k | USS Newark in drydock #2, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Photograph ID det.4a14459. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0131 |
971k | USS Newark the bridge with Captain Farquhar, (behind the civillian with the top hat), circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a13942 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0132 |
1.06k | Sweethearts and wives, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14481 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0134 |
661k | The apothecary, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-D4-20670 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0135 |
1.15k | Marine guard parading on quarter deck circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14488 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0136 |
1.55k | Quarters, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-D4-20675 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0137 |
635k | Boat drill in Hampton Roads, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14493 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0138 |
1.02k | Gun drill, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14486 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0139 |
1.16k | Marine guard, circa 1891-1901. From the collection of the Detroit Publishing Company.
LC-DIG-det-4a14489 via loc.gov. |
Library of Congress | |
| Newark c0106 |
2.28k | USS Newark at Barcelona, Spain, where she participated in the ceremonies commemorating the 4th Centenary of Columbus's sailing, in 1892. | Col·lecció Antoni Blasi, via Camil Busquets | |
| Newark c0102 |
NR | HOME AFTER A LONG ABSENCE. THE CRUISER NEWARK COMES TO PORT FOR A SHORT STAY IN THE NAVY YARD DRY DOCK. The second-rate protected cruiser Newark, until recently flagirhlp of the South Atlantic Station, after having been in commission continuously for about six years, most of which time has been spent in Southern waters, arrived in the harbor yesterday afternoon and anchored of Tompkinsville, Staten Island. The ship was brought to this port from Hampton Reads by her executive Officer, Lieutenant-Commander Charles C. Cornwell , and will go into drydock in the Navy Yard for a thorough cleaning and a few slight repairs to her engines |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 05 May 1896, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0108 |
1.52k |
USS Newark (Cruiser No. 1) shown while visiting England, in 1897, with USS Chicago and USS Concord (PG 3) in background. Imperial War Museum photo. |
Robert Hurst | |
| Newark c0103 |
771k | Alongside a coal barge, in 1898. | NHHC photo # 80797 via history.navy.mil | |
| Newark 010375s |
NR | THE SQUADRON THAT IS TO ATTACK SPANISH SEAPORTS. The cruiser Newark (C-1), flagship; the battleships Iowa (BB-4) and Oregon (BB-3), the auxiliary cruisers Yosemite, Yankee and Dixie (AD-1) and the colliers Scindia, Abarenda, and Alexander compose the squadron under Commodore John Crittenden Watson that is to bombard Spanish cities and capture the Canary islands. Commodore Watson's command is to be known as the eastern squadron, and its best all around ship is undoubtedly the battleship Iowa..... Commodore Watson was the gallant young officer who lashed Admiral Farragut to the rigging during the battle of Mobile Bay. | Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Photo from The Record-Union.(Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 04 July 1898, Image 7, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
| Newark c0109 |
NR | THE SQUADRON WITH WHICH COMMODORE WATSON WILL SEEK OUT AND DESTROY ADMIRAL CAMARA'S FLEET AND RAVAGE THE COAST OF SPAIN. The Newark, with the Oregon and Iowa, Will Sail Direct From Santiago, While the Dixie, Yankee and Yosemite, With Five Colliers and a Supply Ship, further Rendezvousing at Hampton Roads, Will Depart to the Eastward, the Whole Squadron Coming Together at Some Point in tbe Atlantic to Be Fixed by the Secretary of the Navy. |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA. Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 09 July 1898, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0119 |
NR | LONG-EXPECTED CRUISER NEWARK MAKES HER PORT Ran Short of Coal Near the Horn. COURT-MARTIAL WILL BE HELD. VESSEL DELAYED TWO WEEKS BY THE BLUNDER |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA. Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 30 August 1899, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0121 |
658k | Stern view of USS Newark (Cruiser No. 1) in dry dock during the winter of 1898. NHHC photo 80798 via history.navy.mil |
Mike Green | |
| Newark c0105 |
1.73k | Port side photo while underway in the Mare Island channel in September 1899. | Darryl Baker | |
| Newark c0107 |
NR | Tars from Cruiser Newark Protecting American Legation in Pekin Rear-Admiral Kempff and the tars of the Newark are protecting the representatives of this government in Pekin at present from the members of the savage Chinese association known as the "Boxers."The fact that Minister Conner asked to have marines sent for his protection is an indication of the seriousness of the situation. |
Image and text provided by Wisconsin Historical Society. Photo from Wauwatosa News. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 16 June 1900, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0126 |
NR | SURVIVORS OF THE LEGATION GUARD AT PEKING UNDER CAPTAINS MEYERS AND HALL, FROM THE UNITED STATES CRUISER NEWARK AND THE BATTLESHIP OREGON.. | Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 08 July 1901, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0104 |
NR | GUNS OF AMERICAN CRUISER RAIN SHOT ON DOMINICAN TOWN A belated dispatch dated February 12th, from Capt. J. M. Miller of the cruiser Columbia which, with the Newark, is in San Domingo waters, brings official confirmation of the Associated Press regarding the bombardment of the Insurgents by the war vessels of a position near the capital city, the landing of marines and blue jackets punish revolutionists, and their subsequent re embarkation. |
Image and text provided by University of Utah, Marriott Library. Photo from The Salt Lake Tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 22 February 1904, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0128 |
NR | AMATEURS SCRUB THE NEWARK. A FEW MORE SATURDAYS WILL GET THE CRUISER CLEAN. |
Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo from The Sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 31 March 1907, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0127 |
NR | PASSING OF THE NEWARK. Protected Cruiser Which Achieved Distinction in the Spanish-American War. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from Evening Star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 01 June 1913, Image 5, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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| Newark c0140 | 0
2.42k | Newark moored off Providence, Rhode Island, while in use as a quarantine hulk. Photo copied from the Providence "Evening Bulletin," 19 February 1926.
NHHC photo NH 80852 via history.navy.mil |
NHHC | |
(Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves - Photos courtesy of Bill Gonyo)
