New Battle Cruiser Already A Vet The USS Guam one of two Battle Cruisers -- The Navy's Newest 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 Larger than Man Battleships. Both Warships are Apmer with 12- inch Guns and new Compartmentation make them two of the most Combat-worthy ships in the world. July 30, 1945. (Photo by US Navy)