USS Princeton
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Construction started | September 14, 1943 |
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Launched | July 8, 1945 |
Aircraft carried | As built: 90–100 aircraft |
Commissioned | 18 November 1945 |
Namesake | Battle of Princeton |
Builder | Philadelphia Navy Yard |
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ID | 2457697 |
About USS Princeton
USS Princeton was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during and shortly after World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was the fifth US Navy ship to bear the name, and was named for the Revolutionary War Battle of Princeton.