Claim: On March 6, 1948, the ship Newport News, a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser in the United States Navy, left Newport News, Virginia.
Evidence: USS Newport News (CA-148), was a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser in service from 1948 to 1978 The second USS Newport News (CA–148) was a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser in the United States Navy. Newport News was laid down 1 November 1945; launched on 6 March 1948 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia.