The USS Midway (CV-41) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier that served from 1945 to 1992. The ship was commissioned on September 10, 1945, and was the largest ship in the world at the time of its commissioning. The USS Midway was named after the Battle of Midway, which was a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The ship was the first carrier to be commissioned after the end of World War II, and was the lead ship of its class.
The USS Midway was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia. The ship was launched on March 20, 1945, and commissioned on September 10, 1945. The USS Midway was the first carrier to be commissioned after the end of World War II, and was the lead ship of its class.
The USS Midway was an important part of the United States Navy during the Cold War, and was involved in several conflicts, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operation Desert Storm. The ship was decommissioned on April 11, 1992, and is now a museum ship in San Diego, California.
The USS Midway was 968 feet long, and had a beam of 147 feet. The ship had a displacement of 45,000 tons, and was powered by eight boilers and four steam turbines. The USS Midway was able to reach speeds of 34 knots.
The USS Midway was equipped with a wide variety of weapons, including eight 5-inch guns, four 3-inch guns, and various anti-aircraft weapons. The ship also had a complement of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes.
The USS Midway was an important part of the United States Navy for nearly 50 years, and played a key role in several conflicts during the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned in 1992 and is now a museum ship in San Diego, California.
Ship Specifications
- Commissioned: September 10, 1945
- Length: 968 feet
- Beam: 147 feet
- Displacement: 45,000 tons
- Power: eight boilers and four steam turbines
- Speed: 34 knots
- Weapons: eight 5-inch guns, four 3-inch guns, and various anti-aircraft weapons
- Complement of aircraft: fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes
- Decommissioned: April 11, 1992
- Now a museum ship in San Diego, California.
