
U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-10), Essex-Class (Short Hull) as outfitted 22 August
1943. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport
News, Virginia. Laid down 1 December 1941, launched 21 January 1943,
commissioned 15 April 1943, decommissioned 9 January 1947, recommissioned
2 January 1953, decommissioned 27 June 1970, stricken 1 June 1973,
preserved as a museum at Patriot's Point, Charleston, South Carolina.
Image Size: 31-11/16" by 8-3/4"
Overall Size: 36" by 15"