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Unit Details

Strength
Aircraft Carrier
 
Type
Surface Vessel
 
Year
1952 - 1954
 

Description
redesignated CVS-37


Notable Persons
None
 
Reports To
Essex-class
 
Active Reporting Unit
None
 
Inactive Reporting Unit
None
 
12 Members Who Served in This Unit


 
  • Alexander, Robert, PO3, (1952-1956)
  • Golenor, John, LT, (1951-1955)
  • Henry, Winfred, LT, (1942-1953)
  • Lilienthal, Merle, AN, (1950-1954)
  • Marino, Gill, PO1, (1954-1958)
  • Pense, Donald, PO3, (1952-1953)
  • Wright, Tom, PO3, (1950-1954)
 
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  Call Sign and info: Jun 20, 2013
 
   

USS PRINCETON   (CV-37)
(later CVA-37CVS-37 and LPH-5)


    
Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Hotel - Romeo - November
Tactical Voice Radio Call: "BULLHORN"

CLASS - ESSEX (Long Hull) AKA TICONDEROGA
Displacement 27,100 Tons, Dimensions, 888' (oa) x 93' x 28' 7" (Max)
Armament 12 x 5"/38AA, 32 x 40mm, 46 x 20mm, 82 Aircraft.
Armor, 4" Belt, 2 1/2" Hanger deck, 1 1/2" Deck, 1 1/2" Conning Tower.
Machinery, 150,000 SHP; Westinghouse Geared Turbines, 4 screws
Speed, 33 Knots, Crew 3448.

Operational and Building Data

Initially named Valley Forge.

FATE

About 600 tons of her armor plate have been put to use at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

   
Last Updated:
Jun 20, 2013
   
 


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