Tag Archives: Pacific Ocean

  1. USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116)

    Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Badoeng Strait was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II, although her name was originally meant to be the USS San Alberto Bay.  Her keel was laid down at Todd-Pacific Shipyards in…

  2. USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)

    Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), nicknamed “Bonnie Dick,” was ordered for the U.S. Navy on July 9, 1942. Her keel was laid down at Brooklyn Navy Yard on February 1, 1943.  She was launched…

  3. USS Boxer (CV-21)

    Description:  History of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Boxer (CV-21) including information about asbestos exposure for workers. The USS Boxer (CV-21) was ordered for the U.S. Navy during World War II.  Her keel was laid down at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company on September 13, 1943.  She was launched on December 14,…

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