Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

CVB-43 USS Coral Sea

• Midway class Large Fleet Carrier:
• Displacement: 55,000 tons (full load)
• Length: 986'
• Beam: 113'
• Draft: 34'6"
• Speed 33 knots
• Armament: 18 5"/54, 21x4 40mm, 68 20mm, 100+ planes
• Complement: 3,000+
• Geared turbines 200,00 h.p.
• Built at Newport News and commissioned 1 October 1947

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Coral Sea
• USS Coral Sea Association

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