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After acceleration the rocket falls a%vay and the business part continues its unerring flight. Just prior to entering the water the weapon sheds is airframe and prepares for Its dive,The acoustic-homing device causes the torpedo to intercept Iho sub, whereas the depth charge explodes at a pre-determlned depth,ASROC’s range enables the ship tn strike first before a submarine can draw close enough to launch its torpedoes.“Our Talus and Terriers are top weaponry ami the beauty of both Is that they can be used surface-to-surface in addition to their primary surface-to-air role,’1 says Capt, Frank H. I’rice Jr., the ship’s commander.There Is no known aircraft that can hide from the Talos and the I-ong Beach can carry many of these sophis-Tale of 3 Ships —All 'Long Beach'tieatcd weapons. The exact number Is classified, but remember that this ship does not have to devote any storage space to fuel oil.iBasically, the Talos battery can firo dual rounds less than a minute apart and the feeding mechanism Is likened to a king-sized clip, feeding Info the launcher like Iho inner workings of a soft drink dispensing machine.With current emphasis ou offshore firepower,. the Talos can be adjusted for targets on land—and the ship can fire from over 60 miles away.The Terriers can bite an enemy up to 25 miles away and complement the Talos syslem well.Conveniences unknown to the Navy man of WW II are commonplace on this ship.Steaming through tropical waters en route to Long Beach the ship’s air-conditioning was an important Item. And the elevator that zips six decks up from the main level to the bridge saves a lot of steps. Larger crew quarters and lounge areas for enlisted personnel keeps it a happy ship.The 721-foot, 16,000-ton vessel has been cruising unhurried toward Long Beach but when Hie ship’s power Is increased you can tell St and there's no noise.The noise will be Tuesday al 10 a. m. on Pier E when the Long Beach Municipal Band breaks into “California, Here 1 Come/' as the first line is readied for a Sea Queen's landing at the Golden State,
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Independent Press Telegram
Long Beach, California, US
Sun, Mar 13, 1966
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