USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Manchester (CL-83), a Cleveland class light cruiser of the United States Navy, was laid down 25 September 1944 by the Fore River Shipyard, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Quincy, Mass.; launched 5 March 1946; sponsored by Mrs. Ernest J. Gladu; and commissioned 29 October 1946, Capt. Peter G. Hale in command.