Marblehead
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+ | The Marblehead was originally released as a gift ship with decorative camouflage. It was given out to visitors at the PAX 2015 convention and as a reward to one of the forum contests. | |||
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+ | In comparison with the standard Omaha, the Marblehead has the most in common with the 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 the 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. | |||
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+ | Unfortunately, it does not have the lower torpedo launchers and these launchers use different torpedoes with completely different statistics. As a result, the play style when using torps is quite different. To begin with the salvo has fewer torps 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 attempting to kill a single target, as each inflicts 6233 damage about half. However against at close range or multiple targets, the torpedoes do have a fast reload time of 38s compared to the Murmansk's 69s and the Omaha's 44s reload. | |||
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+ | None. This is a premium ship. However, installing upgrades like Main Battery Modification 1 and Gun Fire Control System 1 in order to help the ships overall survivability. There is also commander skills such as Advanced Firing Training to increase the ships main battery firing range from 12.7 to 15.2 kilometers. | |||
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+ | * Very rapid firing weapons + Lots of guns | |||
+ | * Torpedos have the range to harass BBs | |||
+ | * Carries a catapult fighter for intel gathering | |||
+ | * Good maneuverability | |||
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+ | * Weak armor makes it susceptible to citadel penetration from the enemy | |||
+ | * Large detection range and poor AA | |||
+ | * Torpedos have low damage and are easy to avoid (especially at long range) | |||
+ | * Inferior to the Murmansk in every aspect | |||
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+ | USS Marblehead (CL-12) was an Omaha class light cruiser of the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named for the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. | |||
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+ | Marblehead was laid down on 4 August 1920 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia; launched on 9 October 1923; sponsored by Mrs. Joseph Evans; and commissioned on 8 September 1924, Captain Chauncey Shackford in command. | |||
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+ | ==Historical Accuracy== | |||
+ | Marblehead is depicted in its original configuration during the interwar period. Her Measure 32 camouflage was introduced in 1943. Marblehead carried seven 3-inch guns and eight M2 Brownings when it was at Makassar Strait in 1942. By then her appearance resembled Omaha's C hull. | |||
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+ | 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 | |||
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Revision as of 14:08, 2 August 2016
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.
The Marblehead was originally released as a gift ship with decorative camouflage. It was given out to visitors at the PAX 2015 convention and as a reward to one of the forum contests.
Modules
Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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Marblehead | 27,000 | 10 | 76 | 8/2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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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
In comparison with the standard Omaha, the Marblehead has the most in common with the 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 the 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 and these launchers use different torpedoes with completely different statistics. As a result, the play style when using torps is quite different. To begin with the salvo has fewer torps 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 attempting to kill a single target, as each inflicts 6233 damage about half. However against at close range or multiple targets, the torpedoes do have a fast reload time of 38s compared to the Murmansk's 69s and the Omaha's 44s reload.Pros:
- Very rapid firing weapons + Lots of guns
- Torpedos have the range to harass BBs
- Carries a catapult fighter for intel gathering
- Good maneuverability
Cons:
- Weak armor makes it susceptible to citadel penetration from the enemy
- Large detection range and poor AA
- Torpedos have low damage and are easy to avoid (especially at long range)
- Inferior to the Murmansk in every aspect
Research
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery