Vintage Christmas card issued on behalf of the men of the USS Newport News (CA-148), circa 1950s. Measures approximately 5.75 x 4.75. Condition: This is an original U.S. Navy ship Christmas card, not a copy or reproduction. It is in very good condition. Comments: USS Newport News (CA148) was the third and last ship of the Des Moines-class of heavy cruisers in the United States Navy. She was the first fully air-conditioned surface ship and the last active all-gun 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.