From the data sent by CHARLES A. THOMPSON (519-1988) we read of the damage to the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE on 20 November, 1943. INDEPENDENCE was the first of eight light aircraft carriers of her class, which were refitted from CLEVELAND class cruisers which were laid down in 1941. She was launched in 1942 and commissioned in 1943.
Displacement (standard) 11, 000 tons
Displacement (full load) 13,000 tons
Dimensions (length) 184 meters
Dimensions (beam) 18.7 meters
Dimensions (draft) 6 meters
Armor the ship was only lightly armored
Power 4 shafts; 100,000 hp
Speed 33 knots
Fuel capacity unknown
Air arm 45 aircraft
Guns: four 127mm in dual systems
AA Guns: twenty six 40mm, forty 20mm
Crew 1,400
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