She was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and was transferred to Norfolk , Virginia .
Her completed hull was launched on 15 December 1906 , and after fitting - out work was completed , the new cruiser was commissioned into the United States Navy on 21 July 1908 .
cruiser was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and was transferred to Norfolk , Virginia .
Her completed hull was launched on 15 December 1906 , and after fitting - out work was completed , the new cruiser was commissioned into the United States Navy on 21 July 1908 .