USS Minneapolis (C-13)
The first USS Minneapolis (CA-17, ex-C-13) was a United States Navy Columbia class protected cruiser. She was named for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis was laid down 16 December 1891 by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; launched 12 August 1893, sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Washburn, daughter of Senator William D. Washburn of Minnesota; and commissioned at Philadelphia, 13 December 1894, Captain George H. Wadleigh, in command.
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