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wetted the flight deck, and drenched the deck crews. The lead plane, commanded by
Colonel Doolittle, had only 467 ft (142 m) of flight deck, while the last B-25 hung its twin rudders far out over the fantail. Doolittle, timing himself against the rise and fall of the ship's bow, lumbered down the flight deck, circled
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came about and prepared to launch the bombers, which had been readied for take-off the previous day, a gale of more than 40 kn (46 mph; 74 km/h) churned the sea with 30-foot (9.1 m) crests. Heavy swells, which caused the ship to pitch violently, shipped sea and spray over the bow,
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at a speed of about five knots (9 km/h; 6 mph). Repair crews were on the verge of restoring power when another flight of nine "Kate" torpedo planes attacked. Eight of these aircraft were either shot down or failed to score hits, but the ninth scored a fatal hit on the starboard side. The
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sank the patrol boat. Amid concerns that the
Japanese had been made aware of their presence, Doolittle and his raiders launched prematurely from 600 nmi (690 mi; 1,100 km) out, instead of the planned 400 nmi (460 mi; 740 km). Because of this decision, none of the 16
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s torpedo bombers proved equally disastrous, but succeeded in forcing the
Japanese carriers to keep their decks clear for combat air patrol operations, rather than launching a counter-attack against the Americans. Japanese fighters were shooting down the last of the torpedo bombers over
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and Task Force 16 steamed out of Pearl Harbor heading for Point "Luck", an arbitrary spot in the ocean roughly 325 miles (523 km) northeast of Midway, where they would be in a flank position to ambush Japan's mobile strike force of four frontline aircraft carriers, the
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never fully recovered. The four large carriers took with them to the bottom about 250 naval aircraft and a high percentage of the most highly trained and experienced
Japanese aircraft maintenance personnel. The victory at Midway was a decisive turning point in the
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spent the next six weeks replenishing her stores, having minor repairs performed, and most importantly, having additional light antiaircraft guns and the new RCA CXAM air-search radar fitted. She did not sail in late July with the forces sent to recapture
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brought her own planes on deck as Task Force 16 steamed at full speed for Pearl Harbor. Intercepted broadcasts, both in
Japanese and English, confirmed at 14:46 the success of the raids. Exactly one week to the hour after launching the B-25s,
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followed an incorrect heading and did not find the enemy fleet. Several bombers and all of the escorting fighters were forced to ditch when they ran out of fuel attempting to return to the ship. 15 torpedo bombers of
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torpedo hit destroyed the repairs to the electrical system and caused a 14° list. After being informed that
Japanese surface forces were approaching and that further towing efforts were futile,
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anti-aircraft cannon. An additional 1.1-inch (28 mm) quad mount was later added at her bow and two more 20 mm anti-aircraft guns were added for a total of 32 mounts. In addition, her
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each 48 by 44 feet (15 by 13 m) with a lifting capacity of 17,000 pounds (7,700 kg). She had two flight-deck and one hangar-deck hydraulic catapults equipped with the Mark IV Mod 3A
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was 814 by 86 feet (248 m × 26 m) and her hangar deck was 546 by 63 feet (166 m × 19 m) and 17 feet 3 inches (5.26 m) high. She had three aircraft
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4-inch (100 mm) armor on the sides with 2 inches (51 mm) on top. The steering gear had 4-inch (100 mm) protection on the sides with splinter protection on the deck.
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as the only operational U.S. carrier in the South
Pacific. She was responsible for providing air cover over the Solomon Islands until 24 October 1942, when she was joined by
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during its first dive mission. The carrier lies upright on the ocean floor, with her signal bridge and a section of her stern that broke away coming to rest around her.
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sunk, and an order of "abandon ship" was issued. Captain Mason, the last man on board, climbed over the side, and the survivors were soon picked up by the escorting
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and scored two hits, which seriously damaged the electrical systems and engines. As the carrier came to a halt, another damaged "Val" deliberately crashed into
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after take-off, and set course for Japan. By 09:20, all 16 were airborne, heading for the first
American air strike against the Japanese home islands.
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ended one of the great decisive battles of naval history. Midway Atoll was saved as an important base for
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ever sunk by enemy fire. For these actions, she was awarded four service stars and a citation for the
Doolittle Raid in 1942, and her
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finally capsized to starboard and sank, stern first, with the loss of 140 of her 2,200 sailors. 21 aircraft went down with the ship.
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s message in a garbled form and the Japanese ship was sunk before it could get a clear message through to the Japanese mainland.
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were unarmored though the protective deck was 60-pound (27 kg) STS. Bulkheads had 4-inch (100 mm) armor, while the
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launched aircraft, just as the Japanese carriers struck their planes below to prepare for a second attack on Midway.
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departed Alameda on 2 April under sealed orders. That afternoon, Captain Mitscher informed his men of their mission:
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with a capability of 16,000 pounds (7,300 kg) and 85 miles per hour (137 km/h). She was designed to host a
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planes made it to their designated landing strips in China. After the war, Tokyo was found to have received the
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steamed out of harbor on 17 August 1942 to guard sea approaches to the bitterly contested Guadalcanal in the
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s scout planes and faulty communications, attacked a battleship and other escorts, but failed to score hits.
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attacked, causing enormous fires aboard the three other Japanese carriers, ultimately leading to their loss.
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took place on 26 October 1942 without contact between surface ships of the opposing forces. That morning,
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was to steam deep into enemy waters. Originally, the task force intended to proceed to within 400
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2339:"The wreck of a WWII US Navy aircraft carrier, lost for 76 years, has been found in the South Pacific"
1959:"The wreck of a WWII US Navy aircraft carrier, lost for 76 years, has been found in the South Pacific"
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installed atop her tripod mast, and her SC radar was relocated to her mainmast. Unlike her sisters,
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returned to Norfolk, prepared to leave for combat, and sailed for the West Coast on 4 March via the
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of 83 feet 3 inches (25.37 m) at the waterline, 114 feet (35 m) overall, with a
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of 24 feet 4 inches (7.42 m) as designed and 28 feet (8.5 m) at full load. She
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on 13 January 1943. Her name was revived less than a year later when the newly constructed
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was attacked by a coordinated dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. In a 15-minute period,
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trained out of Norfolk. A hint of a future mission occurred on 2 February 1942 when
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CV-8 was sunk during this battle after being in service for a year and six days.
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on deck. Once at sea, the planes were launched to the surprise and amazement of
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was unable to launch or land aircraft, forcing her aviators to either land on
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design immediately - followed by the first carrier of the succeeding
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the stricken carrier, which absorbed nine torpedoes, many of which
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referred to the ship from which the bombers were launched only as "
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Carrier Strike: The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, October 1942
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was awarded for this battle to Torpedo Squadron 8 flying from USS
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In January 2019, the wreckage of the vessel was located near the
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s crew. Her men were unaware of the meaning of this experiment.
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under attack during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
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clear of the action. Japanese aircraft were attacking
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sailed into Pearl Harbor. That the Tokyo raid was the
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U.S. Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated Design History
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List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
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Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, NAVPERS 15,790
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Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, NAVPERS 15,790
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Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual – Part III 1953
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711:had splinter protection only, in contrast with her
403:, the seventh U.S. Navy vessel of that name, was a
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2459:Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual – Part IV 1953
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618:(14,000 mi; 22,000 km) at a speed of 15
3068:Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in October 1942
2856:(CV-8), with Awards, Medals, and Ribbons Listing"
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2717:NavSource Online: Aircraft Carrier Photo Archive
2672:NavSource Online: Aircraft Carrier Photo Archive
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2418:"Wreckage of World War II aircraft carrier USS
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1575:were sunk in combat in other battles following
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227:83 ft 3 in (25.37 m) (waterline)
217:824 ft 9 in (251.38 m) (overall)
2376:"USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List October 1942"
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16:Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
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2852:"NavSource Aircraft Carrier Photo Index for
1908:In addition, Torpedo Squadron 8 flying from
207:25,500 long tons (25,909 t) (full load)
2744:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
2584:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
2558:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
1356:. Two other cruisers were also attacked by
1203:heavily damaged and on fire. The attack by
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2876:Damage Report during the Battle of Midway"
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2514:. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press.
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19:For other ships with the same name, see
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2892:"Decorations – Task Force 16 Citation"
2651:"Part IV. Campaign and Service Medals"
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1851:10 August 1942 – 8 February 1943
760:was laid down on 25 September 1939 by
359:Steering Gear: 4 in (102 mm)
356:Conning Tower: 4 in (102 mm)
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347:Belt: 2.5–4 in (64–102 mm)
3695:Shipwreck discoveries by Paul Allen
935:, sighted the American task force.
920:providing combat air patrol cover,
660:M2 Browning .50-inch (12.7 mm)
353:Bulkheads: 4 in (102 mm)
13:
3690:Maritime incidents in October 1942
2834:. Wwiiarchives.net. Archived from
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2593:Naval History and Heritage Command
2567:Naval History and Heritage Command
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1036:operation to seize the two islands
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178:General characteristics (as built)
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2066:Navsource.org Commanding Officers
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1269:on 31 August, and the sinking of
1235:upon her return to Pearl Harbor.
1157:and sank early the next morning.
994:steamed from Pearl Harbor to aid
779:on 20 October 1941, with Captain
432:on Tokyo and participated in the
256:120,000 shp (89,000 kW)
240:28 ft (8.5 m) full load
230:114 ft (35 m) (overall)
102:Newport News Shipbuilding Company
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1263:on 24 August, torpedo damage to
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653:1.1-inch (28 mm)/75 caliber
614:), giving her a range of 12,000
446:Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
171:Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
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143:"Happy Hornet", and "Horny Maru"
53:
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3700:2019 archaeological discoveries
2707:Yarnall, Paul (15 March 2015).
2533:. Zenith Imprint. p. 380.
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2337:Prio, Ryan (12 February 2019).
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1938:"ThirteenCats - Ship Nicknames"
1804:3 June 1942 – 6 June 1942
1465:American warships attempted to
646:5-inch (127 mm)/38 caliber
41:(CV-8) shortly after completion
2784:"More detail on last hours of
2662:Peña, Fabio (5 October 2008).
1951:
1930:
1727:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
1713:American Defense Service Medal
479:Construction and commissioning
350:Deck: 4 in (102 mm)
1:
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2747:. The entry can be found
2487:Campbell, Douglas E. (2011).
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1571:and a number of much smaller
1501:with 4 24-inch (610 mm)
1341:severely damaged the carrier
1231:became commanding officer of
703:(STS). The flight and hangar
2668:(CV-8): Commanding Officers"
2279:, pp. 128–132, 146–149.
1826:The Buin-Faisi-Tonolai raid
1776:Period of CV-8 Participation
1371:was hit by three bombs from
1331:s planes bombed the carrier
902:joined the aircraft carrier
885:United States Army Air Corps
578:providing steam at 400
252:Babcock & Wilcox boilers
7:
2289:Mitscher & 13 June 1942
1845:The capture and defense of
1441:Vice Admiral William Halsey
1383:over the deck. A flight of
1046:Battle of Midway, June 1942
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1914:Presidential Unit Citation
1812:Presidential Unit Citation
1737:World War II Victory Medal
1590:In late January 2019, the
1505:. At 01:35 on 27 October,
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916:turned toward Japan. With
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848:Doolittle Raid, April 1942
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466:Presidential Unit Citation
331:.50 in (12.7 mm)
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1227:On 16 June 1942, Captain
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762:Newport News Shipbuilding
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2529:Hammel, Eric M. (2005).
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571:She was powered by nine
438:Solomon Islands campaign
322:1.1 in (28 mm)
2908:"Commanders of the USS
2878:. Researcheratlarge.com
2686:Rose, Lisle A. (1995).
2380:aviationarchaeology.com
2243:, pp. 49, 110–111.
1722:American Campaign Medal
1529:-class aircraft carrier
1461:, sinking and abandoned
1406:or ditch in the ocean.
1363:s aircraft. Meanwhile,
1008:Battle of the Coral Sea
893:a bombing raid on Japan
862:A B-25 taking off from
701:special treatment steel
500:Washington Naval Treaty
313:5 in (127 mm)
2828:"WWII Archives U.S.S.
2630:"Part II. Unit Awards"
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1120:Further attacks from
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770:Secretary of the Navy
602:each driving its own
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1781:Battle Stars Awarded
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1503:Long Lance torpedoes
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2768:CV-8 Photo Gallery"
2764:"Maritimequest USS
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2255:, pp. 120–122.
2080:, pp. 5–6, 10.
2029:, pp. 91, 392.
1965:. 13 February 2019.
1897:Total Battle Stars
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1006:on 30 April at the
986:an aircraft carrier
978:President Roosevelt
898:Eleven days later,
428:, she launched the
374:Aviation facilities
266:4 shafts; 4 geared
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2595:. 15 January 2015.
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3622:166°42′34″E
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3371:Winnipeg II
3093:Lisbon Maru
2914:. Uboat.net
2621:13 February
2553:(CV-8) vii"
2432:12 February
2426:cbsnews.com
2422:discovered"
2363:Hammel 2005
2348:13 February
2321:ibiblio.org
1943:16 February
1847:Guadalcanal
1582:s sinking.
1432:Northampton
1430:, allowing
1419:Northampton
1242:Guadalcanal
944:Nitto Maru'
872:arrived at
791:Before the
720:flight deck
464:received a
442:Guadalcanal
311:8 × single
140:Nickname(s)
3660:1940 ships
3649:Categories
3536:Queen Mary
3075:Shipwrecks
2980:Enterprise
2481:References
1994:(CV-8) vii
1761:Action No.
1730:with four
1618:found the
1608:Paul Allen
1550:docked in
1449:destroyers
1428:Enterprise
1404:Enterprise
1326:Enterprise
1289:battleship
1281:Enterprise
1261:Enterprise
1155:Enterprise
1143:Enterprise
1122:Enterprise
1092:Enterprise
1079:Kidō Butai
1020:Enterprise
1018:alongside
982:Shangri-La
932:Nitto Maru
918:Enterprise
905:Enterprise
750:, and six
697:armor belt
680:CXAM radar
678:had a new
636:sea trials
624:US gallons
594:) to four
590:(342
298:Complement
263:Propulsion
148:Honors and
21:USS Hornet
3619:8°38′23″S
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3545:HMS
3534:RMS
3512:HMS
3495:USS
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3429:USS
3406:USS
3289:USS
3230:Natsugumo
3216:USS
3173:Komintern
3085:HMS
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3002:USS
2894:. Cv6.org
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2277:Rose 1995
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1568:Princeton
1536:USS
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1373:Aichi D3A
1195:destroyer
1067:at Midway
1003:Lexington
938:Nashville
724:elevators
604:propeller
562:full load
550:long tons
546:displaced
530:waterline
504:Yorktown-
108:Laid down
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3543:12 Oct:
3493:31 Oct:
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3444:27 Oct:
3421:26 Oct:
3408:Seminole
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3291:Meredith
3281:15 Oct:
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3224:Murakumo
3214:12 Oct:
3201:Furutaka
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3170:10 Oct:
2973:Yorktown
2959:Yorktown
2918:18 April
2898:18 April
2882:18 April
2862:18 April
2842:18 April
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2794:18 April
2774:18 April
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2677:14 April
1599:located
1488:Makigumo
1482:Anderson
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1166:Yorktown
1147:Yorktown
1129:Yorktown
1088:Yorktown
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713:sister's
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444:and the
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306:Armament
188:Yorktown
116:Launched
76:Namesake
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2657:. 1953.
2645:. 1953.
2636:. 1953.
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1353:Chikuma
1344:Shōkaku
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930:No. 23
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598:geared
576:boilers
548:20,000
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316:DP guns
98:Builder
90:Ordered
47:History
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3284:Drazki
3252:Loreto
3218:Duncan
3195:Fubuki
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334:AA MGs
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3474:U-520
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3365:U-412
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277:32.5
274:Speed
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3587:1943
3579:1942
3571:1941
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3246:I-30
3207:L-16
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2920:2012
2900:2012
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