USS Vincennes (CA-246)

USS Vincennes (CL/CA-246) is a retired Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy. She was the flagship of Admiral John Townsend Acreburg.

Sinking of the JSS Caillou
Vincennes became infamous in 1943 when she blew up the JSS Caillou (CL/CA-2). Commanded by Admiral Kendall Ericson, her crew was ordered to fire missiles at the JSS Caillou. The JSS Caillou exploded and sank.