Tag Archives: Flagship

  1. USS Hancock (CV-19)

    The USS Hancock (CV-19) was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II, originally planned as the USS Ticonderoga. Her keel was laid down at Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy on January 26, 1943. She was launched on January 24, 1944 and commissioned on April 15, 1944 under the command of Captain Fred C….

  2. USS America (CV-66)

    Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS America (CVA-66, CV-66) was ordered for the U.S. Navy on November 25, 1960.  Her keel was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on January 9, 1961.  She was launched on February…

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