USS Phoenix

The USS Phoenix was a Cleveland class light cruiser that was in service to the United States Navy at the onset of World War II. The USS Phoenix was present during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, having been stationary in shallow water near USS Nevada and USS Arizona.

Trivia

 * It is possible to sink the USS Phoenix.

Real-world facts

 * The USS Phoenix was actually a Brooklyn-class light cruiser (the precursor to the Cleveland-class).
 * The USS Phoenix was present during the attack on Pearl Harbor, having successfully avoided all attacks during the engagement. Spotters on the Phoenix were among the first to observe the Rising Sun symbol on the Japanese planes, and the Phoenix joined an impromptu task force to unsuccessfully search for the Japanese battle group.