New Battle Cruiser Already a Vet -- The USS Guam, one of Tow battle cruisers -- The Navy's Nenest class -- Has proven her worth in nearly six months of Pacific combat. of 27,000 Tons, more than 800 feet in length, the Guam--and her sister ship, the USS Alaska-- are leaser than man battleships. 80th worships are APMER with 12-inch guns and new compartmentation make them two of the most combat-worthy ships in the World. July 25, 1945. (Photo by ACME)