CLASS - TICONDEROGA (Flight II)
Displacement 9,589 (FL) Tons, Dimensions, 565' 10" (oa) x 55' x 31' 6" (Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/54RF, 2 VLS, (122 Missiles)
2 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 x 25mm Bushmaster mg. 6 x12.75" TT. 2 LAMPS Helos.
Machinery, 80,000 SHP; G.E. Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Keel laid on 20 FEB 1989 by Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS
Launched 01 JUN 1990
Christened 21 JUL 1991
Commissioned 14 SEP 1991
Home port: Mayport, FL

Scheduled to be decommisioned in FY 2014

February 6, 2001 -- From front: The guided missile cruisers USS Vicksburg (CG 69), USS Anzio (CG 68), USS Cape St. George (CG 71), USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided missile detroyers
USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and USS Carney (DDG 64) participate in a Coordinated Engagement Capability (CEC) Exercise off the coast of Florida.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Alan Warner (010206-N-2101W-002).

Atlantic Ocean, 16 August 2002 - Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) performs a fly over in formation along with USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), USS Hue City (CG 66), USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and USS Sullivans (DDG 68) to conclude an air show performance for over 1400 “Tigers” aboard the aircraft carrier. Kennedy and CVW-7 are returning home after completing a six month long deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy photo #020816-N-9719H-001 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Dominick Haen.

July 4, 2000 --The Aegis Cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) departs it's berth to begin the pass-in-review and parade of sail events during International Naval Review 2000 (INR 2000). President Bill Clinton is on board the ship to review the international warships visiting New York for INR 2000. INR 2000 is the Navy's congressionally mandated observance of the millennial year and recognition of the Nation's 224th birthday. Over 25,000 sailors and marines from 20 countries will enjoy this week long "Celebration of Seapower for the Millennium."

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Johnny Bivera (000704-N-2383B-501)

July 3, 2000 -- CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter circles the Ticonderoga Class Aegis Cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) as it moves up the Hudson river as it arrives in New York to participate in International Navy Review 2000 (INR 2000). President Clinton reviewed all warships participating in the even from the Hue City. INR 2000 is the Navy's congressionally mandated observance of the millennial year and recognition of the Nation's 224th birthday. Over 25,000 sailors and marines from 20 countries will enjoy this week long "Celebration of Seapower for the Millennium".

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Chris Pastol (000703-N-5830P-003).

Mayport, FL, 6 October 2006 - Tugboats assist guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) as she pulls into her homeport of Mayport, Fla., after completing a surge deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations around the Horn of Africa and relief operations in the Mediterranean Sea. While on deployment, Hue City responded to the coast of Lebanon to support the evacuation of American citizens during ongoing hostilities.

U.S. Navy photo #061006-N-1810F-011 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lynn Friant.

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 6 April 2007 - Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) leads Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as the two ships follow in formation behind Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA), a standard used to evaluate a ship's readiness for deployment.

U.S. Navy photo #070406-N-5345W-287 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson.

STATEN ISLAND, NY, 28 May 2007 - From left, guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), guided-missile cruisers USS Hue City (CG 66) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and guided-missile destroyers USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) are moored as part of Fleet Week. The 20th annual Fleet Week New York City provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet more than 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, May 23-31.

U.S. Navy photo #070528-N-5758H-116 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix.

Mediterranean Sea, 18 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) meet in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is returning to homeport from a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Gonzalez is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080518-N-3202K-001.

Mediterranean Sea, 18 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) meet in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is returning to homeport from a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Gonzalez is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080518-N-3202K-005.