USS Philippine Sea
Essex-class aircraft carrier
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USS Philippine Sea was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy, and the first ship to be named for the Battle of the Philippine Sea. She was launched on 5 September 1945, after the end of World War II, and sponsored by... Wikipedia
Launched: September 5, 1945
Length: 889′
Construction started: August 19, 1944
Builder: Fore River Shipyard
Aircraft carried: 90–100 aircraft
Armament: 12 × 5 inch (127 mm)/38 caliber guns; 32 × Bofors 40 mm guns; 46 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannons
Commissioned: 11 May 1946