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

CVL-26 USS Monterey

• Independence class Light Carrier:
• Displacement: 11,000 tons (std)
• Length: 622'6"
• Beam: 109'2"
• Draft: 26'
• Speed: 32 kts.
• Armament: 10x2 40mm, 2x4 40mm, 20 20mm, 24 F6F, 9 TBM
• Complement: 1,569
• Built at New York S.B. Corp., and commissioned 17 June 1943
• Converted from light cruiser while building

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Monterey
• Reunion: Silverdale, WA; 30Aug-3Sep 2000
  Contact Frank Slater for details.

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