A middle-large type of [[warship]], smaller than a [[battleship]] and larger than a [[destroyer]]. So named for being a [i]cruising warship[/i].

Cruisers existed from the mid-19th century to late 20th century, until their role more or less completely fused together with that of a guided missile destroyer.

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Cruiser":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruiser]
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