Nueve de Julio
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From January to September 1944, ''Boise'' fought along the northern shoreline of New Guinea, providing supporting shore bombardments for Allied naval landings, moving north to support the occupation of the island of Morotai, one of the northernmost islands of the Dutch East Indies. Following this, she moved further north as the Allied Pacific fleets closed in on the Philippines. Joining the massive Leyte invasion force, she took part in her last naval battle on 25 October 1944: the Battle of Surigao Strait, during which a gargantuan Allied naval fleet surrounded and destroyed the seven-ship Japanese ‘Southern Force’ during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She continued to support Allied naval landings until early May 1945, having sailed around almost every major island of the Philippines by this point. From the 3 to 16 June, she carried General Douglas MacArthur on a tour of Borneo and the central-southern Philippines, returning to San Pedro, California on 7 July 1945, where she would remain until October. | From January to September 1944, ''Boise'' fought along the northern shoreline of New Guinea, providing supporting shore bombardments for Allied naval landings, moving north to support the occupation of the island of Morotai, one of the northernmost islands of the Dutch East Indies. Following this, she moved further north as the Allied Pacific fleets closed in on the Philippines. Joining the massive Leyte invasion force, she took part in her last naval battle on 25 October 1944: the Battle of Surigao Strait, during which a gargantuan Allied naval fleet surrounded and destroyed the seven-ship Japanese ‘Southern Force’ during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She continued to support Allied naval landings until early May 1945, having sailed around almost every major island of the Philippines by this point. From the 3 to 16 June, she carried General Douglas MacArthur on a tour of Borneo and the central-southern Philippines, returning to San Pedro, California on 7 July 1945, where she would remain until October. | |||
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+ | That fall she sailed to New York, and remained there until she was decommissioned on 1 July 1946. | |||
''Boise'' sat idle in New York until 11 January 1951, when she — alongside her sister USS ''Phoenix'' (CL-46) — were sold to Argentina. She was re-named ARA ''Nueve de Julio'', in honor of the date of Argentine independence. Her only major action was during the ''Revolución Libertadora'', a civilian and military uprising which overthrew the democratic government and replaced it with a military dictatorship. ''Nueve de Julio'' — in support of the democratic government — shelled oil depots and military facilities along the southern shorelines of Argentina. She remained in active service until 1971, and she was moored at the main Argentinian naval base — Puerto Belgrano — for her last years. By the mid 1970’s, the rat-infested ship had been largely abandoned and had notably decayed. She was struck on 31 October 1977 and sold for scrap on 28 June 1981. She was slated to return to Brownsville, Texas in order to undergo conversion into a museum ship, but instead she was towed to Japan and scrapped in 1983. Her surviving sister, ARA ''General Belgrano'', was sunk on 2 May 1982 during the Falkwands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom. | ''Boise'' sat idle in New York until 11 January 1951, when she — alongside her sister USS ''Phoenix'' (CL-46) — were sold to Argentina. She was re-named ARA ''Nueve de Julio'', in honor of the date of Argentine independence. Her only major action was during the ''Revolución Libertadora'', a civilian and military uprising which overthrew the democratic government and replaced it with a military dictatorship. ''Nueve de Julio'' — in support of the democratic government — shelled oil depots and military facilities along the southern shorelines of Argentina. She remained in active service until 1971, and she was moored at the main Argentinian naval base — Puerto Belgrano — for her last years. By the mid 1970’s, the rat-infested ship had been largely abandoned and had notably decayed. She was struck on 31 October 1977 and sold for scrap on 28 June 1981. She was slated to return to Brownsville, Texas in order to undergo conversion into a museum ship, but instead she was towed to Japan and scrapped in 1983. Her surviving sister, ARA ''General Belgrano'', was sunk on 2 May 1982 during the Falkwands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom. |
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152 mm/47 Mk.16 in a turret5 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range13.56 km. |
Maximum Dispersion126 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE/HC Mk34 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity812 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.6 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP Mk35 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight59 kg. |
127 mm/25 Mk.13 on a Mk.27 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk36 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity657 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
127 mm/25 Mk.13 on a Mk.27 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second58.4 |
. . . Firing Range4.2 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.20 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second48.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.2 mount4 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second63.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second67.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed30 knot |
Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
Rudder Shift Time9.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.52 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.06 km. |
Nueve de Julio — Pan-American premium Tier VII cruiser.
A Brooklyn-class light cruiser built for the US Navy. Her main battery consisted of fifteen 152 mm guns that had a very high rate of fire. In 1951, she was transferred to the Argentine Navy.Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Armament is comparable to Tier VII American cruiser Helena, but turret traverse is faster.
- Massive broadside firepower; landing most of an HE salvo on an enemy ship can do a significant amount of damage.
- Access to British-style Repair Party gives her excellent survivability for a Tier VII cruiser.
- Three rear facing turrets allows for effective kiting tactics.
- Good concealment.
- Quick rudder shift.
Cons:
- Weak broadside armor.
- Poor forward turret angles and high shell arcs.
- Slow for a Tier VII cruiser, with a large turning radius.
- Short main battery range (even shorter than Helena).
- Requires Inertia Fuse for High Explosive skill to make her guns truly effective against other cruisers and battleships.
- Has no torpedo protection.
- Slower main battery reload speed and weaker AA suite than Helena.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Nueve de Julio are as follows:
- Slot 1: Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 2 ()
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 *
Slot 4 provides two viable upgrade options. Most captains will find Steering Gears Modification 2 useful for increased maneuverability. Captains who prefer to use islands as cover will likely prefer Propulsion Modification 1 () in order to reposition more quickly, if spotted.
Commander Skills
Key skills for Nueve de Julio commanders include the regular set of skills for light cruisers; priority being on Inertia Fuse for High Explosive Shells and Concealment Expert. Superintendent is also valuable for the additional Repair Party consumable.
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★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Nueve de Julio can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Repair Party
Mounting premium versions of these consumables is recommended to decrease their cooldown timers. Nueve de Julio has the choice between the Defensive AA Fire and Hydroacoustic Search consumables. Defensive AA Fire is useful against enemy aircraft while Hydroacoustic Search can be used to screen for torpedoes or enemy ships in a nearby smokescreen. Captains should note that Nueve de Julio has access to a version of Repair Party that is similar to what is found on high-tier British cruisers; it can potentially return as much as 40% of her base health with a single use.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Nueve de Julio comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Nueve de Julio is a light cruiser, meaning that most cruiser signals will work for her. Players may want to use signals to boost the fire chance ( ), consumable cool down (), and heal amount (). As a premium ship, players may also want to use economic signals, but her nation limits captain training abilities.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
Destroyers | VI Juruá |
Cruisers | I Hércules • II Almirante Barroso • II Almirante Abreu • III Vicente Guerrero • IV Córdoba • V La Argentina • VI Almirante Cochrane • VII Coronel Bolognesi • VII Nueve de Julio • VIII Ignacio Allende • VIII Almirante Grau • IX Santander • X San Martín |
Battleships | V Rio de Janeiro • VIII Atlântico |
Aircraft Carriers |