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Congress delays an American Tiger Cub cruiser

A US Tiger Cub-style cruiser would probably use the available 10-inch gun, but congressional authorization would push construction beyond 1914.

10-inch GunsBenjamin TillmanCharleston Navy YardNaval ProcurementTiger Cub Cruiser ConceptUS Navy
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Question

If the US Navy pursued two to four Tiger Cub-style cruisers around 1914, would they use 10-inch guns?

Short answer

Probably, but congressional delay would move the program beyond 1914 despite Tillman's influence and Charleston's capacity.

Notes

The United States already had a 10-inch gun available for the proposed Tiger Cub-style cruisers. Congressional approval would delay the program beyond the suggested 1914 start. Senator Benjamin Tillman's influence could help the proposal, especially because the ships would be small enough for Charleston Navy Yard to build.