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   When was the USS Hornet built?

   • USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean, the navy's primary offensive force during the Pacific War .

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   What happened to USS Hornet (CVS-12)?

   • USS Hornet (CVS-12) was decommissioned on 26 June 1970 and, after being struck from the navy list on 25 July 1989, she was preserved as a museum ship at Alameda, Calif., where she remains to this day. For a complete history of USS Hornet (CV-12/CVA-12/CVS-12) please see its DANFS page.

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   When did the USS Hornet go out of service?

   • Decommissioned on June 26, 1970, Hornet moved into reserve at Puget Sound. Later brought to Alameda, CA, the ship opened as a museum October 17, 1998. USS Hornet (CV-12) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that entered service in 1943 and took part in several campaigns during World War II.

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   Why is the USS Hornet important?

   • Located in Alameda, California, the USS Hornet (CV-12) was part of a wartime buildup of U.S. carrier forces in a war that demonstrated the vital role of naval aviation. As early as 1910, the U.S. Navy recognized the potential value that flight would have in naval operations.

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   USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean, the navy's primary offensive force during the Pacific War.

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   Learn about the history of USS Hornet (CV-12), a World War II aircraft carrier that participated in several major operations and sank a Japanese carrier. See her combat record, awards, statistics, and legacy of ships named Hornet.

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   Oct 3, 2019 · USS Hornet (CV-12) - Specifications: Displacement: 27,100 tons; Length: 872 ft. Beam: 147 ft., 6 in. Draft: 28 ft., 5 in. Propulsion: 8 × boilers, 4 × Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts; Speed: 33 knots; Range: 20,000 nautical miles at 15 knots; Complement: 2,600 men

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   Learn about the history and service of USS Hornet (CV-12/CVA-12/CVS-12), a World War II and Vietnam War veteran aircraft carrier. See photos of the ship and its operations from the Navy's official collection.

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   Quick Facts. Location: Alameda, California. Designation: National Historic Landmark. Located in Alameda, California, the USS Hornet (CV-12) was part of a wartime buildup of U.S. carrier forces in a war that demonstrated the vital role of naval aviation.

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   Welcome to the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum’s Virtual Visit Portal. This page will guide you through our ship’s spaces, from the Bridge to the Engine Room. USS Hornet is an Essex-class aircraft carrier–at 894 feet long, 191 feet wide, and 19 decks tall, she’s about the same size as San Francisco’s iconic TransAmerica building ...

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    Aug 22, 2017 · USS Hornet (CV-12) was a World War II carrier that participated in many Pacific campaigns and recovered Apollo astronauts. Learn about its history, role and achievements at the National Park Service website.