An item reported that the US Naval Forces in European waters were temporarily to be strengthened by the cruiser USS St. Louis (1) and 6 destroyers as a result of the unsettled situation along the Black Sea coasts and to protect American citizens.
Note
1. Part of St. Louis-class protected cruisers, preceded by Denver-class, succeeded by Chester-class, building ordered on 7 June 1900, awarded on 11 March 1901, laid down by Neafie&Levy Co., Philadelphia, USA on 31 July 1902, launched on 6 May 1905, commissioned on 18 August 1906, receiving ship since 27 April 1914, submarine tender since 29 July 1916, reclassified as CA-18 in 17 July 1920, decommissioned on 13 March 1922, placed in reserve and sold to be broken up on 13 August 1930.
Source
The National Archives CAB 24-111-18
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