USS Denver

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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Denver, after the city of Denver, Colorado.

• The first Denver (C-14) was a cruiser commissioned in 1904 and in service until 1931.

• The second Denver (CL-58) was a light cruiser commissioned 1942 and on active service in World War II, decommissioning in 1947.

• The third Denver (LPD-9) is an amphibious transport dock commissioned in 1968 and on active service as of 2004.