USS Oriskany
Essex-class aircraft carrier
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USS Oriskany, was one of the few Essex-class aircraft carriers completed after World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War.
The history of Oriskany differs considerably from... Wikipedia
Length: 888′
Launched: October 13, 1945
Construction started: May 1, 1944
Nickname: the Mighty O
Armor: belt: 2.5–4 in (64–102 mm); Deck: 1.5 in (38 mm); Hangar deck: 2.5 in (64 mm); Bulkheads: 4 in (102 mm)
Commissioned: 25 September 1950
Crew: 2,600 officers and enlisted men