USS Helena (CL-113)
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USS Helena (CL-113) was a planned light cruiser
of the United States Navy
. The Helena was to be built by the New York Shipbuilding Corp.
in Camden, New Jersey
. Due to labor problems and interference with the construction of other ships, including the light cruisers, the Helena was cancelled on 5 October 1944 before being laid down.
Light cruiser
A light cruiser is a type of small- or medium-sized warship. The term is a shortening of the phrase "light armored cruiser", describing a small ship that carried armor in the same way as an armored cruiser: a protective belt and deck...
of the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. The Helena was to be built by the New York Shipbuilding Corp.
New York Shipbuilding
The New York Shipbuilding Corporation was founded in 1899 and opened its first shipyard in 1900. Located in Camden, New Jersey on the east shore of the Delaware River, New York Ship built more than 500 vessels for the U.S...
in Camden, New Jersey
Camden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
. Due to labor problems and interference with the construction of other ships, including the light cruisers, the Helena was cancelled on 5 October 1944 before being laid down.