World Aircraft Carriers List: US Escort Carriers, S4 Hulls

Revised 14 December 1998
Version 2.02
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Aircraft Carrier Lists Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/carriers/

Casablanca Class
Casablanca (CVE 55)
Liscombe Bay (CVE 56)
Coral Sea/Anzio (CVE 57)
Corregidor (CVE 58)
Mission Bay (CVE 59)
Guadalcanal (CVE 60)
Manila Bay (CVE 61)
Natoma Bay (CVE 62)
Midway/St. Lo (CVE 63)
Didrickson Bay/Tripoli (CVE 64)
Wake Island (CVE 65)
White Plains (CVE 66)
Solomons (CVE 67)
Kalinin Bay (CVE 68)
Kasaan Bay (CVE 69)
Fanshaw Bay (CVE 70)
Kitkun Bay (CVE 71)
Tulagi (CVE 72)
Gambier Bay (CVE 73)
Nehenta Bay (CVE 74)
Hoggatt Bay (CVE 75)
Kadashan Bay (CVE 76)
Marcus Island (CVE 77)
Savo Island (CVE 78)

Ommaney Bay (CVE 79)
Petrof Bay (CVE 80)
Rudyerd Bay (CVE 81)
Saginaw Bay (CVE 82)
Sargent Bay (CVE 83)
Shamrock Bay (CVE 84)
Shipley Bay (CVE 85)
Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86)
Steamer Bay (CVE 87)
Cape Esperance (CVE 88)
Takanis Bay (CVE 89)
Thetis Bay (CVE 90)
Makassar Strait (CVE 91)
Windham Bay (CVE 92)
Makin Island (CVE 93)
Lunga Point (CVE 94)
Bismark Sea (CVE 95)
Salamaua (CVE 96)
Hollandia (CVE 97)
Kwajalein (CVE 98)
Admiralty Islands (CVE 99)
Bougainville (CVE 100)
Mantanikau (CVE 101)
Attu (CVE 102)
Roi (CVE 103)
Munda (CVE 104)


Casablanca class escort aircraft carriers

Displacement: 10,902 tons full load
Dimensions: 490 x 65 x 19.75 feet/149.4 x 19.8 x 6 meters
Extreme Dimensions: 498 x 108 x 19.75 feet/151.7 x 32.9 x 6 meters
Propulsion: Reciprocating (VTE) engines, 4 285 psi boilers, 2 shafts, 9,000 hp, 19 knots
Crew: 764
Armor: none
Armament: 1 single 5/38 DP, 4 dual 40 mm AA, 12 20 mm AA
Aircraft: 27

Concept/Program: Construction of this class was proposed by the industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, owner of the Kaiser shipyards. He proposed that 50 ships be built in his yard using the S4 Special merchant hull, already in production at the Kaiser yard. All 50 ships would be completed in an amazing one year timeframe. The Navy immediately accepted the proposal. Initially it was intended that approximately half these ships would be transferred to RN, but the second batch of Bogues went to RN instead.

Design: These ships were slightly smaller than the Bogues, and therefore were more cramped. They had very little sheer, improving hangar deck conditions greatly compared to the C3 conversions. This class featured VTE reciprocating machinery driving two shafts. This obsolete machinery was acceptable in view of production limitations in the gear-cutting industry, which limited the number of steam-turbine propulsion plants that could be put into service. Postwar the VTE engines severely limited the usefulness of these ships.

Variations: All essentially identical at completion due to mass-production nature of this class.

Modifications: By the end of the war AA armament had been increased to 8 twin 40 mm and 30 single 20 mm.

Modernization: No class-wide modernizations. One ship was reactivated and extensively converted as an assault ship; others remained in essentially their WWII configurations.

Classification: Early ships classed AVG and/or ACV initially, but most commissioned (and many laid down) after being reclassified CVE. During the 1950's ships were reclassified CVU, CVHE and AKV depending on their role, or the role the would have assumed if returned to service.

Ships of this class were assigned a Maritime Commission (MC) hull number during construction, in addition to the normal designations.

Operational: Most ships served in the Pacific. Some served exclusively as transports, bringing replacement aircraft to the front and transporting land-based aircraft to forward bases. Others served in a wide variety of roles -- ASW carriers, strike/CAP carriers to support invasions, or as light fleet units in the absence of other ships. Ships often switched from one role to another as dictated by operational requirements at any given time. It would not be uncommon for a transport carrier to bring a load of aircraft to the front, serve as a strike/CAP carrier during a major offensive, and then return to transport duties. Ships not designated for use as transports commonly carried large deckloads of aircraft when deploying from the US to forward areas, then disembarked the cargo and operated as combat vessels. During major offensives ships of all types were commonly attached to offensive forces and operated in front-line combat areas.

Departure from Service/Disposal: All decommissioned immediately after WWII. Some ships were disposed of soon after the war, generally because they needed repairs or overhauls. The others were retained in reserve postwar for possible use as helicopter ships. Survivors discarded in 1959.

Other Notes: Several were reactivated for use as aircraft transports; they did not undergo major modifications but their armament remained in mothballs. They had civilian crews and operated under the Military Sea Transport Service (MSTS), not under naval control; they were "in service" rather than "in commission" and their designations were preceded by "T-".


Casablanca
ex Alazon Bay, ex HMS Ameer
MC Hull 301
AVG 55 - ACV 55 - CVE 55
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Originally intended for transfer to RN. Designation changed from AVG to ACV 20 August 1942. Laid down 3 Nov 1942, transferred to USN and renamed Alazon Bay 23 Jan 1943, renamed Casablanca 3 April 1943, launched 5 April 1943, commissioned 8 July 1943.

Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943. Served as a transport and training carrier in the Pacific.

Decommissioned 10 June 1946, stricken for disposal 3 July 1946. Sold and scrapped at Chester at PA 1947.

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Liscombe Bay
MC Hull 302
ACV 56 - CVE 56
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 9 Dec 1942, launched 19 April 1943, commissioned 7 Aug 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Torpedoed and sunk by I-175 off the Gilbert Islands 24 November 1943.

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Coral Sea
later Anzio
ex Alikula Bay
MC Hull 303
ACV 57 - CVE 57 - CVHE 57
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 12 Dec 1942, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 1 May 1943, commissioned 27 Aug 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Renamed Anzio 9/1944. Served as ASW carrier in the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 5 Aug 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 57) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 March 1959, sold 24 Nov 1959 and scrapped at Hamburg in 1960.

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Corregidor
ex Anguilla Bay
MC Hull 304
ACV 58 - CVE 58 - T-CVE 58 - T-CVHE 58
Photos: [During WWII], [As aircraft transport].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 17 Dec 1942, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 12 May 1943, commissioned 31 Aug 1943. Had been allocated for transfer to RN, but was retained by the USN. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served in transport, training, ASW and attack duties. Decommissioned to reserve 20 July 1946.

Reactivated as an aircraft transport 19 May 1951 and operated with civilian crew under MSTS control as T-CVE 58. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 58) 12 June 1955 and operated as T-CVHE 58.

Placed out of service 4 Sept 1958, stricken for disposal 1 Oct 1958. Sold and scrapped at New Orleans in 1960.

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Mission Bay
ex HMS Atheling
MC Hull 305
ACV 59 - CVE 59 - CVU 59
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 28 Dec 1942, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 26 May 1943, commissioned 13 Sept 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as an ASW carrier in the Atlantic and made one transport run to India.

Decommissioned to reserve 21 Feb 1947. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 59) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1958. Sold and scrapped in Japan starting 1/60.

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Guadalcanal
ex Astrolabe Bay
MC Hull 306
ACV 60 - CVE 60 - CVU 60
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 5 Jan 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 5 June 1943, commissioned 25 Sept 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as ASW carrier in the Atlantic. Captured U-505 4 June 1944.

Decommissioned to reserve 15 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 60) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 27 May 1958. Sold 30 April 1959 and scrapped in Japan starting 1/60.

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Manila Bay
ex Bucareli Bay
MC Hull 307
ACV 61 - CVE 61 - CVU 61
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 15 Jan 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 10 July 1943, commissioned 5 Oct 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served in as transport and attack carrier in the Pacific. Kamikaze 5 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 31 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 61) 1 July 1958 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 27 May 1958. Sold 9/1959 and scrapped in Japan starting 2/60.

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Natoma Bay
ex HMS Begum
MC Hull 308
ACV 62 - CVE 62 - CVU 62
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 17 Jan 1943, launched 20 July 1943, transferred to USN and renamed 22 Jan 1943, commissioned 14 Oct 1943. Had been allocated for transfer to RN, but as retained by the USN. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as transport carrier, then training carrier, and finally as a combat carrier. Kamikaze 7 June 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 20 May 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 62) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1958. Sold and scrapped in Japan starting 2/60.

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Midway
later St. Lo
ex Chapin Bay
MC Hull 309
ACV 63 - CVE 63
Photos: [As Midway], [St. Lo explodes].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 23 Jan 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 17 Aug 1943, commissioned 23 Oct 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as transport and support carrier in the Pacific. Renamed St. Lo 15 Sept 1944. Hit by Kamikaze 25 October 1944 at Leyte, massive explosions resulted, and the ship sank within 30 minutes.

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Didrickson Bay
later Tripoli
MC Hull 310
ACV 64 - CVE 64 - T-CVE 64 - T-CVU 64
Photos: [During WWII], [As an aircraft transport].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 1 Feb 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 2 Sept 1943, commissioned 31 Oct 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Renamed Tripoli 11/1943. Served as an ASW carrier in the Atlantic, then as a transport and training carrier in the Pacific. Decommissioned to reserve 22 May 1946.

Reactivated as an aircraft transport 5 January 1952 and operated with civilian crew under MSTS control as T-CVE 64. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 64 12 June 1955 and operated as T-CVU 64.

Placed out of service 22 Nov 1958. Stricken for disposal 1 Feb 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan starting 1/60.

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Wake Island
ex Dolomi Bay
MC Hull 311
ACV 65 - CVE 65
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 6 Feb 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 11 Sept 1943, commissioned 7 Nov 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as an ASW carrier in the Atlantic, then as a combat, transport and training carrier in the Pacific. Hit by a kamikaze 3 April 1945.

Decommissioned 5 April 1946, stricken for disposal 17 April 1946. Sold and scrapped at Baltimore in 1947.

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White Plains
ex Elbour Bay
MC Hull 312
ACV 66 - CVE 66 - CVU 66
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 11 Feb 1943, renamed 3 April 1943, launched 27 Sept 1943, commissioned 15 Nov 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as a transport, training and combat carrier in the Pacific. Severely damaged by kamikaze and gunfire 25 Oct 1944 at Leyte.

Decommissioned to reserve 10 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 66) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 6/1958. Sold and scrapped at Baltimore 8/59.

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Solomons
ex Nassuk Bay, ex HMS Emperor
MC Hull 313
ACV 67 - CVE 67
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 19 March 1943, launched 6 Oct 1943, transferred to USN and renamed Nassuk Bay6 Nov 1943, then renamed Solomons, commissioned 21 Nov 1943. Originally allocated for transfer to RN but retained by USN. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as a transport carrier in the Pacific, then as an ASW and transport carrier in the Atlantic.

Decommissioned 15 May 1946, stricken for disposal 5 June 1946. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Kalinin Bay
MC Hull 314
ACV 68 - CVE 68
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 26 April 1943, launched 15 Oct 1943, commissioned 27 Nov 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning. Served as transport and combat carrier in the Pacific. Damaged by kamikaze and gunfire 25 Oct 1944 at Leyte.

Decommissioned 15 May 1946, stricken for disposal 5 June 1946. Sold 8 Dec 1946 and scrapped in 1947.

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Kasaan Bay
MC Hull 314
ACV 69 - CVE 69 - CVHE 69
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 11 May 1943, launched 24 Oct 1943, commissioned 4 Dec 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Briefly served as a transport carrier in the Pacific, then as a combat carrier in the Mediterranean, then returned to the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 6 July 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 69) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 March 1959. Sold 2 Feb 1960 and scrapped at Hamburg 3/60.

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Fanshaw Bay
MC Hull 316
ACV 70 - CVE 70 - CVHE 70
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 18 May 1943, launched 1 Nov 1943, commissioned 9 Dec 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served in combat roles in the Pacific. Damaged by gunfire 25 Oct 1944 at Leyte.

Decommissioned to reserve 14 Aug 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 70) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Mar 1959. Sold and scrapped at Portland OR in 1959.

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Kitkun Bay
MC Hull 317
ACV 71 - CVE 71
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 31 May 1943, launched 8 Nov 1943, commissioned 15 Dec 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as transport and training carrier in the Pacific, then as a combat carrier. Kamikazes 25 Oct 1944 at Leyte and 8 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned 19 April 1946, stricken for disposal 8 May 1946. Sold 18 Nov 1946 and scrapped early 1947.

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Tulagi
ex Fortezela Bay
MC Hull 318
ACV 72 - CVE 72
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 7 June 1943, renamed 3 Nov 1943, launched 15 Nov 1943, commissioned 21 Dec 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning.

Served as ASW, transport and combat carrier in the Atlantic and the Pacific.

Decommissioned 30 April 1946, stricken for disposal 8 May 1946. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Gambier Bay
MC Hull 319
ACV 73 - CVE 73
Photos: [As completed], [Straddled by gunfire 25 Oct 1944], [Burning], [Obscured by intense fire].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 10 July 1943, launched 22 Nov 1943, commissioned 28 Dec 1943. Designation changed from ACV to CVE 15 July 1943 prior to commissioning. Sunk by gunfire off Samar 25 Oct 1944.

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Nehenta Bay
ex HMS Khedive
MC Hull 320
CVE 74 - CVU 74 - AKV 24
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 20 July 1943, launched 28 Nov 1943, commissioned 3 Jan 1944. Had been allocated for transfer to RN but was retained by USN.

Served in the Pacific. Damaged by typhoon 18 Dec 1944 and 17 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 15 April 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 74) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 24) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Aug 1959. Sold and scrapped at Hong Kong 6/60.

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Hoggatt Bay
MC Hull 321
CVE 75 - CVHE 75 - AKV 25
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 17 Aug 1943, launched 4 Dec 1943, commissioned 11 Jan 1944.

Served in the Pacific; supported Okinawa assault. Damaged by accidental explosion of an aircraft bomb on deck 15 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 20 July 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 75) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 25) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1959. Sold 31 March 1960 and scrapped at Bilbao 5/60.

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Kadashan Bay
MC Hull 322
CVE 76 - CVU 76 - AKV 26
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 2 Sept 1943, launched 11 Dec 1943, commissioned 18 Jan 1944.

Served in the Pacific in transport, support and attack roles. Kamikaze 8 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 14 June 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 76) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 26) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Aug 1959. Sold and scrapped at Hong Kong 6/60.

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Marcus Island
ex Kanalku Bay
MC Hull 323
CVE 77 - CVHE 77 - AKV 27
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 15 Sept 1943, renamed 3 Nov 1943, launched 16 Dec 1943, commissioned 26 Jan 1944.

Served in the Pacific, mostly as a transport carrier but saw combat at Samar. Damaged by typhoon 18 Dec 1944.

Decommissioned to reserve 12 Dec 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 77) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 27) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan 6/60.

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Savo Island
ex Kaita Bay
MC Hull 324
CVE 78 - CVHE 78 - AKV 28
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 27 Sept 1943, renamed 3 Nov 1943, launched 22 Dec 1943, commissioned 3 Feb 1944.

Served in the Pacific, mostly as a transport carrier but saw combat at Samar. Kamikaze 5 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 12 Dec 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 78) 12 June 1955; Redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 28) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1959. Sold and scrapped at Hong Kong 6/60.

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Ommaney Bay
MC Hull 325
CVE 79
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 6 Oct 1943, launched 29 Dec 1943, commissioned 11 Feb 1944.

Served mostly as a transport in the Pacific but saw combat off Samar. Hit by kamikaze 4 January 1945 off the Philippines and scuttled due to crippling damage.

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Petrof Bay
MC Hull 326
CVE 80 - CVU 80
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 15 Oct 1943, launched 5 Jan 1944, commissioned 18 Feb 1944.

Served as a transport and combat carrier in the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 31 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 80) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 27 June 1958. Sold and scrapped at Antwerp 9/59.

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Rudyerd Bay
MC Hull 327
CVE 81 - CVU 81 - AKV 29
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 24 Oct 1943, launched 12 Jan 1944, commissioned 25 Feb 1944.

Served mostly as a transport, saw limited combat.

Decommissioned to reserve 11 June 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 81) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 29) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Aug 1959. Sold and scrapped at Genoa in 1960.

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Saginaw Bay
MC Hull 328
CVE 82 - CVHE 82
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 1 Nov 1943, launched 19 Jan 1944, commissioned 2 March 1944.

Served in transport and support roles.

Decommissioned to reserve 19 June 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 82) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Aug 1959. Sold and scrapped at Rotterdam 4/60.

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Sargent Bay
MC Hull 329
CVE 83 - CVU 83
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 8 Nov 1943, launched 31 Jan 1944, commissioned 9 March 1944.

Served in the Pacific as a support/transport carrier. Damaged by collision 3 Jan 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 23 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 83) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 27 June 1958. Sold and scrapped at Antwerp 9/59.

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Shamrock Bay
MC Hull 330
CVE 84 - CVU 84
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 15 Nov 1943, launched 4 Feb 1944, commissioned 15 March 1944.

First served as a transport carrier in the Atlantic, then as a combat carrier in the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 6 July 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 84) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 27 June 1958. Sold and scrapped at Hong Kong 11/59.

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Shipley Bay
MC Hull 331
CVE 85 - CVU 85
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 22 Nov 1943, launched 12 Feb 1944, commissioned 21 March 1944.

Employed mainly as a transport and training carrier. Damaged by collision 16 May 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 28 June 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 85) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 March 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan 1/61.

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Sitkoh Bay
ex Tananek Bay
MC Hull 332
CVE 86 - T-CVE 86 - CVU 86 - AKV 30
Photos: [During WWII], [As an aircraft transport].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 23 Nov 1943, launched 19 Feb 1944, commissioned 28 March 1944.

Served primarily as a transport carrier.

Decommissioned to reserve 30 Nov 1946. Reactivated as aircraft transport 29 July 1950 and operated with civilian crew under MSTS control as T-CVE 86.

Placed out of service in reserve 27 July 1954. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 86) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 30) 7 May 1959. Stricken for disposal 1 April 1960. Sold and scrapped in Japan 1/61.

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Steamer Bay
MC Hull 333
CVE 87 - CVHE 87
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 4 Dec 1943, launched 26 Feb 1944, commissioned 4 April 1944.

Served as transport carrier, then as combat carrier Damaged by collision 25 April 1945, aircraft accident 16 June 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 1 July 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter escort carrier (CVHE 87) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 March 1959. Sold and scrapped at Portland OR 1959.

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Cape Esperance
ex Tananek Bay
MC Hull 334
CVE 88 - T-CVE 88 - T-CVU 88
Photos: [WWII Photo unavailable], [As aircraft transport].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 11 Dec 1943, launched 3 March 1944, commissioned 8 April 1944.

Operated as a transport carrier in the Pacific. Damaged by typhoon 18 Dec 1944

Decommissioned to reserve 22 Aug 1946. Reactivated as aircraft transport 5 August 1950 and operated with civilian crew under MSTS control as T-CVE 88. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 88) 12 June 1955 and operated as T-CVU 88.

Placed out of service 15 Jan 1959. Stricken for disposal 1 March 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan 1/61.

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Takanis Bay
MC Hull 335
CVE 89 - CVU 89 - AKV 31
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 16 Dec 1943, launched 10 March 1944, commissioned 15 April 1944.

Served as transport and training carrier during WWII.

Decommissioned to reserve 1 May 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 89) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 31) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Aug 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan 11/60.

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Thetis Bay
MC Hull 336
CVE 90 - CVHA 1 - LPH 6
Photos: [Thetis Bay during WWII], [As converted to assault carrier, designated CVHA 1], [Redesignated LPH 6].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 22 Dec 1943, launched 16 March 1944, commissioned 21 April 1944.

Served mostly as a transport in the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 7 Aug 1946. Redesignated as a helicopter assault carrier (CVHA 1) 1 July 1955, converted and recommissioned 20 July 1956. Following conversion specs were as follows: approx. 11,000 tons displacement, 900 crew and 938 troops, 4 dual 40 mm AA, 20 helicopters. Extensivley modified and aft section of flight deck cut away.

Redesignated as an amphibious assault ship (LPH 6) 28 May 1959. Decommissioned and stricken for disposal 1 March 1964. Proposed for transfer to Spain but CVL 28 transferred instead. Sold and scrapped in 1966.

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Makassar Strait
ex Ulitaka Bay
MC Hull 337
CVE 91 - CVU 91
Photos: [Makassar Strait aground & back broken], [Makassar Strait breaking up].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 29 Dec 1943, launched 22 March 1944, commissioned 27 April 1944.

Served mostly as a transport carrier in the Pacific but participated in the assault on Okinawa.

Decommissioned to reserve 9 Aug 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 91) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1958. Employed as a target ship for Tartar/Terrier tests. Ran aground on San Nicholas Island 4/1961; ship's back was broken and she became a total loss. Eventually broke up.

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Windham Bay
MC Hull 338
CVE 92 - T-CVE 92 - T-CVU 92
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 5 Jan 1944, launched 29 Mar 1944, commissioned 3 May 1944.

Served as transport and training carrier. Damaged by typhoon 5 June 1945.

Decommissioned to reserve 17 Jan 1947. Reactivated as an aircraft transport 31 October 1951 and operated with civilian crew under MSTS control as T-CVE 92. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 92) 12 June 1955 and operated as T-CVU 92.

Placed out of service early 1959. Stricken for disposal 1 Feb 1959. Sold and scrapped in Japan 2/61.

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Makin Island
ex Woodcliffe Bay
MC Hull 339
CVE 93
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 12 Jan 1944, launched 5 April 1944, commissioned 9 May 1944.

Served in multiple roles in the Pacific.

Decommissioned 19 April 1946. Stricken for disposal 1 July 1947. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Lunga Point
ex Alazon Bay
MC Hull 340
CVE 94 - CVU 94 - AKV 32
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 19 Jan 1944, launched 11 April 1944, commissioned 14 May 1944. Operated in the Paicifc; kamikaze 21 Feb 1945 with minor damage.

Decommissioned to reserve 24 Oct 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 94) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 32) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 April 1960. Sold and scrapped in Japan 11/60.

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Bismark Sea
ex Alikula Bay
MC Hull 341
CVE 95
Photos: [Unloading cargo], [In heavy seas].

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 31 Jan 1944, launched 17 April 1944, renamed 16 May 1944, commissioned 20 May 1944.

Hit and sunk by two kamikazes off Iwo Jima 21 Feb 1945.

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Salamaua
ex Anguilla Bay
MC Hull 342
CVE 96
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 4 Feb 1944, launched 22 April 1944, commissioned 26 May 1944.

Served as transport, ASW and strike carrier in the Pacific. Kamikaze 13 Jan 1945, damaged by typhoon 5 June 1945.

Decommissioned 9 May 1946. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1946. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Hollandia
ex Astrolabe Bay
MC Hull 343
CVE 97 - CVU 97 - AKV 33
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 12 Feb 1944, launched 28 April 1944, renamed 30 May 1944, commissioned 1 June 1944.

Served only as a transport and training carrier.

Decommissioned to reserve 17 Jan 1947. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 97) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 33) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 April 1960. Sold and scrapped in Japan 11/60.

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Kwajalein
ex Bucareli Bay
MC Hull 344
CVE 98 - CVU 98 - AKV 34
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 19 Feb 1944, renamed 6 April 1944, launched 4 May 1944, commissioned 7 June 1944.

Served as a transport carrier in the Pacific. Damaged by typhoon 18 Dec 1944.

Decommissioned to reserve 16 Aug 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 98) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 34) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 April 1960. Sold and scrapped in Japan in 1961.

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Admiralty Islands
ex Bucareli Bay
MC Hull 345
CVE 99
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 26 Feb 1944, renamed 26 April 1944, launched 10 May 1944, commissioned 13 June 1944.

Served as a transport in the Pacific, then as a combat carrier for Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

Decommissioned 26 April 1946. Stricken for disposal 8 May 1946. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Bougainville
ex Didrickson Bay
MC Hull 346
CVE 100 - CVU 100 - AKV 35
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 26 Feb 1944, renamed 26 April 1944, launched 16 May 1944, commissioned 18 June 1944.

Served as a transport in the Pacific, then as a combat carrier for Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Damaged by typhoon 5 June 1944.

Decommissioned to reserve 3 Nov 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 100) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 35) 7 May 1959, both while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 June 1960. Sold and scrapped in 1960.

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Mantanikau
ex Dolomi Bay
MC Hull 347
CVE 101 - CVHE 101 - AKV 36
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 10 March 1944, renamed 26 April 1944, launched 22 May 1944, commissioned 24 June 1944.

Served mostly as a transport in the Pacific.

Decommissioned to reserve 11 Oct 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 101) 12 June 1955; redesignated as an aviation transport (AKV 36) 7 May 1959. Stricken for disposal 1 April 1960. Sold and scrapped in Japan in 1960.

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Attu
ex Elbour Bay
MC Hull 348
CVE 102
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 16 March 1944, launched 27 May 1944, commissioned 30 June 1944.

Served only as a transport carrier in the Pacific. Damaged by typhoon 5 June 1945.

Decommissioned 8 June 1946. Stricken for disposal 3 July 1946. Sold 1947 for possible merchant use, renamed Gay, then Flying W in 1948. An attempt to convert the ship for use as a blockade runner to smuggle military equipment into Isreal failed; scrapped 1948-49 at Baltimore. [Back To Top]


Roi
ex Alava Bay
MC Hull 349
CVE 103
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 22 March 1944, renamed 26 April 1944, launched commissioned 6 July 1944.

Served only as a transport carrier.

Decommissioned 9 May 1946, stricken for disposal 21 May 1946. Sold and scrapped in 1947.

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Munda
ex Tonowek Bay
MC Hull 350
CVE 104 - CVU 104
Photos: [During WWII]

DANFS History


Built by Kaiser. Laid down 29 March 1944, launched 8 June 1944, commissioned 8 July 1944.

Served only as a support/transport carrier.

Decommissioned to reserve 13 Sept 1946. Redesignated as a utility carrier (CVU 104) 12 June 1955 while in reserve. Stricken for disposal 1 Sept 1958. Sold and scrapped in Japan 10/60.

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