Marblehead
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''Marblehead'' is depicted in its original configuration during the interwar period. Her Measure 32 camouflage was introduced in 1943. | ''Marblehead'' is depicted in its original configuration during the interwar period. Her Measure 32 camouflage was introduced in 1943. | |||
*''Marblehead'' carried seven 76.2 mm/50 anti-aircraft guns during the Battle of Makassar Strait in February 1942. She also had eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns, four mounted atop the foremast and four more mounted aft. By then her appearance resembled ''Omaha''’s (C) hull. | *''Marblehead'' carried seven 76.2 mm/50 anti-aircraft guns during the Battle of Makassar Strait in February 1942. She also had eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns, four mounted atop the foremast and four more mounted aft. By then her appearance resembled ''Omaha''’s (C) hull. | |||
? | *After repairs, her 12.7 mm Brownings were replaced with 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, and | + | *After repairs, her 12.7 mm Brownings were replaced with 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, and gun tubs for twin 40 mm Bofors were mounted behind both main gun turrets (see historical gallery). | |
*Another missing configuration is ''Marblehead'''s unique centreline gun mounted on the aft superstructure in 1932. Both of her lower aft sponsons were removed due to frequent water ingestion and large topweight. | *Another missing configuration is ''Marblehead'''s unique centreline gun mounted on the aft superstructure in 1932. Both of her lower aft sponsons were removed due to frequent water ingestion and large topweight. | |||
+ | *By 1945, her AA configuration consisted of three twin 40 mm Bofors, twelve 20 mm Oerlikons and eight 76 mm/50 caliber guns. | |||
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File:USS Marblehead (CL-12)-San Diego.jpg|USS ''Marblehead'' (CL-12) | File:USS Marblehead (CL-12)-San Diego.jpg|USS ''Marblehead'' (CL-12) | |||
File:USS Marblehead (CL-12).jpg|USS ''Marblehead'' in February 1942 showing bomb damage received in the Battle of Makassar Strait | File:USS Marblehead (CL-12).jpg|USS ''Marblehead'' in February 1942 showing bomb damage received in the Battle of Makassar Strait | |||
? | File:Marblehead 1942.jpg|Unloading casualties after being damaged by Japanese air attack in Tjilatjap, Java, on 4 February 1942. Marblehead's 76 | + | File:Marblehead 1942.jpg|Unloading casualties after being damaged by Japanese air attack in Tjilatjap, Java, on 4 February 1942. Marblehead's 76 mm/50 caliber guns are visible at right | |
File:Marblehead Oct 1942.jpg|Marblehead in October 1942 following the completion of repairs | File:Marblehead Oct 1942.jpg|Marblehead in October 1942 following the completion of repairs | |||
? | File:Marblehead Oct 1942 (2).jpg|Marblehead off New York City in October 1942. Note the 76 | + | File:Marblehead Oct 1942 (1).jpg | |
+ | File:Marblehead Oct 1942 (2).jpg|Marblehead off New York City in October 1942. Note the 76 mm/50 caliber gun and 20 mm Oerlikon cannons on the aft superstructure | |||
File:Marblehead 1944.jpg|Marblehead in May 1944 | File:Marblehead 1944.jpg|Marblehead in May 1944 | |||
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152 mm/53 Mk.12 on a Mk.13 casemate mount8 х 1 / 2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire9 shots/min. |
Reload Time6.67 sec. |
Rotation Speed7.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time24 sec. |
Firing Range13.88 km. |
Maximum Dispersion128 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE/HC Mk34 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP/SC Mk27 mod. 5 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight47.6 kg. |
533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min. |
Reload Time38 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk9 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage6,233 |
Torpedo Speed49 knot |
Torpedo Range8.22 km. |
76 mm/50 Mk.22 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius600 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.09 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.36 km. |
Marblehead — American special premium Tier V cruiser.
USS Marblehead, an Omaha-class cruiser, met the start of World War II as part of the Asiatic Fleet. In the Battle of Makassar Strait, Marblehead's rudders took damage and became jammed. Steering by working the engines at varying speeds only, the cruiser managed to escape. She made her way to South Africa and then embarked on a journey to Brooklyn. From 1942 to 1944, the ship served in the South Atlantic, and during the summer of 1944, she escorted convoys. Later, she moved to Europe, where she took part in the landings in southern France.
Marblehead was originally released as a gift ship with decorative camouflage. It was given away to at the PAX 2015 convention who visited the Wargaming booth, and as a reward for a contest on the NA forums.
Modules
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Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
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Marblehead | 27,000 | 10 | 76 | 8/2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
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Mk9 mod. 1 | 1.6 | 38 | 7.2 | 6,233 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Marblehead is a variant of the American Tier V cruiser Omaha. When the two ships are put side-by-side, Marblehead has the most in common with Omaha’s (B) hull, with the gun and firing control upgrades. As such, it has eight guns. In addition, the AA remains the same as on Omaha’s (A) hull, which means it's all but non-existent. However, it does come with a catapult fighter, which can be launched to intercept incoming bombers and can make up for the small amount of AA if used wisely.
Unfortunately, it does not have the lower torpedo launchers of Omaha, and Marblehead’s launchers use different torpedoes with completely different statistics. As a result, the play style when using torpedoes is quite different. To begin with, the salvo has fewer torpedoes as the hull is left with two triple-tube launchers instead of four. While they have an impressive range of 8.2 km, making them more useful for flooding or weakening BBs, they cannot be relied upon to sink an enemy at range due to poor speed of only 49 knots, making each salvo easier to evade. Furthermore, the low damage is painful if attempting to kill a single target, as each inflicts only 6233 damage max. However, at close range or against multiple targets, the torpedoes do have a fast reload time of 38 seconds compared to Murmansk’s 69 seconds and Omaha’s 44.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Marblehead from the NA forumsPros:
- Very rapid firing weapons, and lots of them.
- Torpedoes have the range to harass enemy battleships.
- Carries a catapult fighter to supplement AA defenses.
- Good maneuverability.
Cons:
- Weak armor makes it susceptible to citadel penetrations from the enemy.
- Large detection range
- Torpedoes have low damage and are easy to avoid (especially at long range).
- Worst firing range of all tier 5 cruisers.
- Worst AA defense of all tier 5 cruisers.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Installing upgrades like Main Armaments Modification 1 and Aiming Systems Modification 1 will help Marblehead’s overall effectiveness.
Commander Skills
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Marblehead comes included with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
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