Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night. Cvl22 shipmates, aviators and their family members may obtain a signed and dedicated copy. Independence, i chose to build this model as one of her sisters. Loving father of joseph liz, william, antonina, pat. Buy uss independence cvl22 by john g lambert online at alibris. Follow the story of the ship and her aviators in action against the japanese empire in the philippines, okinawa, indochina, and onward to the waters off japan. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier dml1024. Began as light cruiser amsterdam, cl59, she was converted to a carrier and launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 and commissioned 14 january 1943, captain g. In august 1941, with war clearly in prospect, he noted that no new fleet aircraft carriers were expected before 1944 and. These cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial. Features on an historic photo of uss independence cvl 22 are captured in a threedimensional 3d lowresolution sonar image of the shipwreck in monterey bay national marine sanctuary.
Navy in world war ii as nine clevelandclass light cruiser hulls were converted to small carriers. The fourth uss independence cvl22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her independenceclass aircraft carrier and served during the second world war. Modelling vehicle history in the air, on sea, on land. The photograph depicts the uss independence in all her glory. Uss independence expedition heralds new naval history. Like the other ships in her class, the independence was originally laid down as a light cruiser but following the attack on pearl harbor, hi. Binzel, richard p burbine, thomas h bus, schelte j. Aboard for the return to the us, and extensive repairs at hunters point, ken would serve on the independence as the ship and her crew earned 5 more battle stars in the war against japan. Lambert available from amazon for additional photos, see the main page. The display features a photograph of the ship as well as a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque.
Uss independence was an aircraft carrier commissioned in the united states navy. Features on a historic photo of uss independence cvl22 are captured in a threedimensional 3d lowresolution sonar image of the. Independence sailed from pearl harbor for espiritu santo 21 october, and, during. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier plastic model. Following boot and radar school he was assigned to the uss independence, cvl22, the first of nine aircraft carriers of its class constructed after the battle of midway. The nine independence class carriers were converted from cleveland class light cruisers already under construction. Independence cvl 22 was the lead ship of its class of light aircraft carriers that were critical during the american naval offensive in the pacific, and later was. July 15, 1943 uss independence cvl22 in san francisco bay. Uss independence was the first of a new class of such converted carriers, and its first combat operations in wwii took place in a raid against marcus and wake islands. Rawleigh warner, and commissioned 14 january 1943, captain g. The book was first released with 784 pages, as shown above. Maritimequest uss independence cv22cvl22cva22 page 1.
Navy light aircraft carrier uss independence cvl22, showing severe blast damage caused by the atomic bomb air. Independence class small aircraft carriers, cvl 2230. The men of cr division are responsible for handling an average of 1200 messages a day, and sometimes as many as 2000. Navys pressing need for fleet carrier decks during the early stages of the pacific war brought these vessels into being. Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Ken wilson boarded the cvl22 at ford island the day after she steamed into pearl harbor from funafuti, with severe torpedo damage. July 1, 1946 uss independence cva22 after the operation crossroads able atomic bomb test. The home site of the uss independence cvl22, ww ii aircraft carrier, official site. Uss independence cvl22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during world war ii. Warship pictorial 40 uss independence cvl22 photo history of the us navys first night operations aircraft carrier.
The carrier began her next operation, a similar strike against wake island 5 to 6 october, as cvl22. One is an envelope that was mailed from aboard the cvl22 on oct 27, 1945 navy day the next item is a postcard that was mailed from aboard the uss independence in 1909. Independence class ships served through the gilbertmarshall, marianas, leyte, iwo jima and okinawa campaigns. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships uss independence. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss independence page. They were not the ideal ships, but they proved to be indispensable as the americans advanced across the pacific. Maritimequest uss independence cv22cvl22cva22 page 2. Uss independence cvl22, with north american t6 texan. Uss independence was the lead ship of the independence class of light aircraft carriers and the fourth ship in the navy to bear the name. Their ship, the uss independence cvl22, lead ship in her class, was sunk by our very own navy. July, 1943 uss independence cv22 off the mare island naval shipyard.
For crew lists, and reunions see the veterans info page. Uss independence cvl 22 from wikimedia commons, the free media repository. July 23, 1946 damage to the uss independence cva22 after the able atomic bomb test. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss independence cv62.
Built on the hull of the cleveland class cruisers, the independence was the class leader of the us navys new type of light fleet carrier. The uss independence cvl22 a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier is johns first book. Independence was the fourth military ship to carry this name, being launched august 22, 1942 and commissioned at the philadelphia navy yard on january 14, 1943. Dit was noodzakelijk om eerdere verliezen op te vangen. The fourth uss independence cvl22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during the second world war. Damage to the port quarter of uss independence cvl22. Independence sailed from pearl harbor for espiritu santo 21 october. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475. Uss independence cvl 22 and operation crossroads naval. Uss independence remerged as our nations first dedicated night carrier. Uss independence cv62 framed navy ship display burgundy. The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class begun as light cruiser amsterdam, cl59, she was launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corporation, camden, new jersey, sponsored by mrs. Independenceclass cvl22 19431946 first carrier to bear the name.
After healing from extensive torpedo damage off tarawa, uss independence remerged as our nations first dedicated night carrier. Commissioned on january 14 1943, the uss independence cvl 22 actually began life as a light cruiser before being converted into a light aircraft carrier during its construction. She was the site of the first female us pilot to gain carrier qualification in 1979. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier the book is available at. Independence class small aircraft carriers, cvl 2230 converted from fiscal year 1941 light cruisers the independence class carriers were a result of president franklin d. Enhanced edition ii this is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. Being the first of the independence class carriers converted from cruiser hulls, independence cv 22 conducted shakedown training in the caribbean. Original photograph, uss independence cvl22, official. This is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site. Uss independence cv22 seen in 1943 after completion. First launched as cv22, uss independence, was later. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam, cl59, was launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp.
Classic warships gives us the uss independence cvl22, this time steve wiper introduces us to a new format with his books and just like the new p40 warhawk book, he gives us colorized pictures and ship profiles on the inside of both covers, front and back. This is the 50 scale uss independence cvl22 plastic model kit by dragon. For the most part, they played the role of small attack carriers, but by the time of leyte, independence had taken the role of a night carrier, providing. There are no reunions scheduled for the shipmates of the uss independence cvl22. The essex class carrier cva31 that john was on actually served with the cvl22 during wwii in 1945, the last year of the war. Cvl22 participated in strikes against japanese held marcus and wake islands, then rabaul on its way to the gilberts. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would earn eight battle stars. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier enhanced edition ii this is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. The 1970s saw uss independence carrying out more operations in the mediterranean. Century ii magazine november 2018 by brother martin high. In 1980, the ship was waiting when the american hostages were freed from iran. Detroit area death notices may 01, 2002 agosta,andrew a.
Converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding. They are responsible for the transmission and reception of all electrical. It was printed and received on time for the cvl22 reunion. The independence class light carriers were a stopgap solution for the u. Converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war. Haben sie sich in unserem shop bereits registriert. Welcome aboard the uss independence cvl22 official site. The coda octopus echoscope 3d sonar, integrated on the boeing autonomous underwater vehicle auv echo ranger.