Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

CVL-22 USS Independence

• Independence class Light Carrier
• Displacement: 11,000 tons
• Length: 622'6"
• Beam: 109'2"
• Draft: 26'
• Speed: 32 kts.
• Armament: 18 40mm, 33 planes
• Complement: 1569
• Built at New York S.B. Corp. and commissioned 14 January 1943
• Converted from light cruiser while building.

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Independence
• USS Independence CVL-22, by John G. Lambert -- (available from Amazon)

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