[[Image:G190547.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The ''Alaska''-class was exceptionally-large for a surface warship; only the ''Iowa''-class battleship exceeded her in length. USS ''Alaska'' is shown docked in Norfolk, Virginia on the same pier with USS ''Missouri'' (BB-63).]]
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[[Image:G190547.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The ''Alaska''-class was exceptionally-large for a cruiser; during their time in service only the ''Iowa''-class battleship and carriers exceeded her in length. USS ''Alaska'' is shown docked in Norfolk, Virginia on the same pier with USS ''Missouri'' (BB-63).]]