USS Yorktown CV 10

The USS Yorktown (CV-10) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier that served during World War II and the Korean War. Commissioned in April 1943, the Yorktown was the second vessel of the Essex class of aircraft carriers, and was named after the USS Yorktown (CV-5) which was lost in the Battle of Midway.

The Yorktown was immediately sent into action in the Pacific Theater, where it participated in several major battles including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Yorktown launched numerous airstrikes against Japanese ships and aircraft, contributing to the American victory.

After World War II, the USS Yorktown was decommissioned and later reactivated to serve in the Korean War. The carrier provided air support to United Nations forces and launched airstrikes against North Korean targets. The Yorktown was eventually decommissioned for the last time in 1970, after 27 years of service to the United States Navy.

The USS Yorktown was a formidable vessel, known for its speed, maneuverability and striking power. The sailors and aviators who served on board the Yorktown demonstrated incredible courage and skill in the face of adversity. Their contributions to the war effort were instrumental in securing victory for the United States and the Allied powers.

The USS Yorktown may no longer be with us, but its legacy lives on. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Navy in defense of freedom and democracy. And it will always be remembered as one of the most iconic and successful aircraft carriers in American history. Today, the USS Yorktown is a museum ship at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and it's open for visiting.

The USS Yorktown was nicknamed the 'Fighting Lady' and was featured in the 1944 documentary of the same name.  The ship has been designated as a naval memorial and is now berthed in Charleston, South Carolina at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.