light cruiser
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The clash resolves when Bo-Katan reaches Djarin and Grogu and lends her Darksaber to the fight against Gideon, right before Axe Woves crashes the privateers’ light cruiser into the base.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023
King, on the battleship Nevada, and McClelland, on the light cruiser Helena, survived the attack, though McClelland was hurled in the air by a torpedo blast and broke his leg.
From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2021
He served in the Navy as a radioman on the light cruiser Dayton.
From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2014
A light cruiser, weighing 3,750 tons and 446ft long, it holds the record for the fastest build time of any major warship.
From BBC • May 8, 2013
The British light cruiser saved them the job in a most effectual manner.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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