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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Guadalcanal_(CVE-60)
USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60) was an Casablanca class escort carrier of the United States Navy. She was the first ship to carry her name.
She was converted from a Maritime Commission hull by Kaiser Co., Inc., of Vancouver, Washington. Originally Astrolabe Bay (AVG-60), she was reclassified ACV-60 on 20 August 1942 and launched as Guadalcanal (ACV-60) on 5 June 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Alvin I. Malstrom. She was reclassified CVE-60 on 15 July 1943; and commissioned at Astoria, Oregon on 25 September 1943, Captain Daniel V. Gallery in command.
Well,color me stupid.I served on the U.S.S. Guadalcanal LPH 7 . I was ignorant of this ship and it's history.What look's interesting is how long this ship is? compared to the Lph7 which was a helicopter carrier.
kool3005 2 months ago
I am looking for information on the USS White Plains CVE-66, an escort carrier that served in the South Pacific in WW2. I am especially looking for information on carrier aircraft service unit personnel that may have served on her in 1944. This is a great video.
cutler1862 1 year ago
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SeanBreen 1 year ago